| Engine | Suzuki SV650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 645 cc | 499 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 10.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK CR8EH9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 81.0 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Stroke | 62.6 mm | 59.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 6.06 lbs/hp | 7.46 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 412 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki SV650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525 V8, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.088 | 1.947 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (52 mph) | 3.461 (43 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (72 mph) | 2.235 (68 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (93 mph) | 1.75 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (114 mph) | 1.478 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (134 mph) | 1.28 (119 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (151 mph) | 1.13 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki SV650 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) |