Kawasaki Z650 vs Suzuki SV650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z650 and the Suzuki SV650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱433,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,215
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki SV650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱449,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,667
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱433,000, which is ₱16,000 (4%) below the Suzuki SV650 at ₱449,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z650 is estimated at ₱12,215 a month against ₱12,667 for the SV650, a difference of ₱452 a month.
- The SV650 makes more power (74.4 PS against 68 PS for the Z650).
- The SV650 is the heavier bike (200 kg against 188 kg for the Z650).
- The Z650 carries more fuel (15 L against 14.5 L for the SV650).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z650Standard, ₱433,000 | Suzuki SV650Standard, ₱449,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 74.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 8400 rpm |
| Max torque | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 6400 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | 2140 mm |
| Width (differs) | 765 mm | 760 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1065 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1410 mm | 1445 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 188 kg | 200 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 14.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload adjustable |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 160/60ZR17 M/C 69W, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Full LCD |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch | 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.