Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki SV 650X Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Immense raw power Naked looks Smooth transmission Read More	Smooth and refined engine Affordable price point Read More
Things we don't like	Relatively poor mileage Read More	Design looks a bit outdated Lacks many modern-day features Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	650 cc
Maximum Power	68.2 hp	74.9 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15 L	19 L
Engine Type	2-Cylinders, Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.2:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	Wet Sump
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhuast	2 in 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	65.7 Nm	64 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption	21-22 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	6500 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	8100 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	790 mm	790 mm
Kerb Weight	185 kg	197 kg
Length	2115 mm	2140 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1080 mm	1090 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	135 mm
Wheel Base	1410 mm	1445 mm
Width	775 mm	730 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	Electronic ignition
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	160/60 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Back Link	Link Type

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	--	No

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Smart phone connectivity Smart phone connectivity	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No