| Engine | Suzuki SV650 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 645 cc | 2294 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 142 hp (@5 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) | 147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 6 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-3 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 8.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 5.58 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 12 |
| Bore | 81.0 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Stroke | 62.6 mm | 94.3 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 6.06 lbs/hp | 5.43 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 412 hp/2500lbs | 460 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki SV650 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | DID 525 V8, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 2.088 | 1.034 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.846 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (52 mph) | 2.929 (57 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (72 mph) | 1.947 (86 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (93 mph) | 1.435 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (114 mph) | 1.16 (144 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (134 mph) | 0.964 (173 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (151 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki SV650 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss | Tubular steel twin spine |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke | 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel | Chromed spring twin shocks |