Suzuki Sv650 vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Suzuki Bandit 650. 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. Suzuki Bandit 650: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
185 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
