Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z400. Suzuki Sv650: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv650
8.5/10
"The most sensible used sportbike money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, cheap parts
+Rewarding V-twin character
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension undersprung
−Subframe rusts when neglected
−Seat comfort drops fast
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
Top 10 Accessories
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