Suzuki SV650
72 hp, 645 cc, 437 lbs2004 - 2009
Kawasaki Z1000
125 hp, 953 cc, 487 lbs2007 - 2009
EngineSuzuki SV650Kawasaki Z1000
Displacement645 cc953 cc
Max power72 hp (@9 000 RPM)125 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@7 200 RPM)73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutSOHC V-twinDOHC Inline-4
Compression11.50:111.20:1
Oil capacity2.18 quart3.31 quart
Oil type10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR8ENGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore81.0 mm77.2 mm
Stroke62.6 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore39.0 mm
Weight to power6.06 lbs/hp3.90 lbs/hp
Power to weight412 hp/2500lbs641 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah
GearboxSuzuki SV650Kawasaki Z1000
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 525 V8, 110 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0881.714
Final drive3.02.666
1. gear2.461 (52 mph)2.571 (68 mph)
2. gear1.777 (72 mph)1.882 (93 mph)
3. gear1.38 (93 mph)1.555 (112 mph)
4. gear1.125 (114 mph)1.333 (132 mph)
5. gear0.961 (134 mph)1.2 (146 mph)
6. gear0.851 (151 mph)1.095 (160 mph)
ChasisSuzuki SV650Kawasaki Z1000
Frame typePressure cast aluminium alloy diamond trussSteel, Backbone frame
Front susp.Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke41 mm inverted cartridge fork
Rear susp.Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travelBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock