Honda CB650R vs Suzuki SV650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CB650R and the Suzuki SV650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CB650R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,811
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki SV650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱449,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,667
How they differ
- The Suzuki SV650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱449,000, which is ₱76,000 (14%) below the Honda CB650R at ₱525,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the SV650 is estimated at ₱12,667 a month against ₱14,811 for the CB650R, a difference of ₱2,144 a month.
- The CB650R makes more power (94.8 PS against 74.4 PS for the SV650).
- The SV650 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 25 mm below the CB650R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CB650R carries more fuel (15.4 L against 14.5 L for the SV650).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CB650RStandard, ₱525,000 | Suzuki SV650Standard, ₱449,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Inline 4-Cylinder | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 94.8 PS | 74.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 12,000 rpm | 8400 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63.3 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9500 | 6400 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.9 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2128 mm | 2140 mm |
| Width (differs) | 784 mm | 760 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1074 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1449 mm | 1445 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 810 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 148 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 203 kg | 200 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.4 L | 14.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa 41 mm SFF-BP upside-down fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono with 10-Stage Pre-load Adjuster, Aluminum Cast Swingarm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload adjustable |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 310 mm x 4.5 mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm x 5 mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120 / 70 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180 / 55 - 17 MC (Tubeless) | 160/60ZR17 M/C 69W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | Full LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Suzuki Easy Start System |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.