| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 75 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 Nm (@7 000 RPM) | 64 Nm (@8 100 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.30 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.94 kg/hp | 2.63 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 339 hp/Ton | 380 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525V8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | |
| Final drive | 3.067 | |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (83 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (117 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (151 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (181 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (208 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (236 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 125.00 mm travel | 41mm fork, 125.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Link-type suspension |