The Suzuki SV650 motorcycle specifications include a 645 cc (39.36 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
645 ccDisplacement
168 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,440 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200820092010201120162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
2016Double disc. ABS
20182019Double disc. 2-piston calipers
20202023Double disc. 4-piston calipers
Front suspension
2009Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
20162023Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel system
20202021Injection. Ten-hole, long-nose-type fuel injectors
20222023Injection. Fuel injection with SDTV
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. ABS
20182023Single disc. 1-piston caliper
Rear suspension
2009Link type, coil spring, oil damped
20162017Link, type, coil spring, oil damped
20182023Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Wheelbase
201620231,445 mm (56.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
2016201813.80 L (3.65 US gal)
2019202314.50 L (3.83 US gal)
Ground clearance
20162018155 mm (6.1 inches)
20192023135 mm (5.3 inches)
Ignition
2009Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
20162023Transistorised
Overall height
2010805 mm (31.7 inches)
2011650 mm (25.6 inches)
201620181,190 mm (46.9 inches)
201920231,090 mm (42.9 inches)
Overall length
201620232,140 mm (84.3 inches)
Overall width
20162023760 mm (29.9 inches)
Seat height
20162023785 mm (30.9 inches)
How the Suzuki SV650 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
Displacement645 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc
About 6% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Suzuki models.
Seat height800 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Suzuki models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L
About 20% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Suzuki models.
This model Suzuki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 645 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,440 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 150 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/60-ZR17 front / 160/60-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
160/60-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
645 cc (39.36 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
81.0 x 62.6 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital/Transistorized |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension |
Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
168 kg (370.4 lb) |
| Seat height |
800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overall width |
745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,085 mm (42.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Blue, Gray |
| Price as new |
US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.