| Engine | Honda CB650R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 94 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 70 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 45 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.56 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.74 lbs/hp | 6.20 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 527 hp/2500lbs | 402 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB650R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | 525 110 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.69 | 2.088 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 3.07 (61 mph) | 2.461 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.35 (79 mph) | 1.777 (72 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.888 (99 mph) | 1.38 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.56 (120 mph) | 1.125 (114 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.37 (137 mph) | 0.961 (134 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.21 (155 mph) | 0.851 (151 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB650R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa, Separate Function Fork USD, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 5.04 in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |