2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500) up to 64.2 hp (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Torque spans 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500) up to 57.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 198 kg (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 650 cc (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | SUZUKI |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
| Engine size | 500cc | 650cc |
| Power | 52hp | 64.2hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 57.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | Tokico Dual, 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | Single, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 14.5 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $7949 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV), Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM), Finite Element Method (FEM) -Idle Speed Control (TI-ISC), The Engine Control Module (ECM), Suzuki’s Easy Start System |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS differ on the listed specifications: the Z500 has a lower listed weight, and the SV650 ABS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SV650 ABS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
SV650 ABS has a clear listed power advantage (64.2 hp vs 52 hp).
Torque
SV650 ABS has a clear listed torque advantage (57.4 Nm vs 42.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
SV650 ABS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z500 is notably lighter on the listed weight (181 kg vs 198 kg). Z500 and SV650 ABS have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z500 vs SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for Kawasaki Z500.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS has 64 hp compared with 52 hp on the Kawasaki Z500.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
Kawasaki Z500 is lighter at 181 kg vs 198 kg for SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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