Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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