2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS vs HONDA CB500F
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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 SUZUKI SV650 ABS 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB500F 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
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 47 hp (HONDA CB500F) up to 64.2 hp (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (HONDA CB500F) up to 57.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Weight spans 188 kg (HONDA CB500F) to 198 kg (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (HONDA CB500F) to 650 cc (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
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| Specification | SUZUKI SV650 ABS | HONDA CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | HONDA |
| Model | SUZUKI SV650 ABS | HONDA CB500F |
| Engine size | 650cc | 500cc |
| Power | 64.2hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 57.4nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Tokico Dual, 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped | Dual 295mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS equipped | Single 240mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70R-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless | 160/60-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 4.5 L/100km | 17 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7949 | $6799 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View HONDA 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 |
-SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH, LCD screen |
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2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS vs 2023 HONDA CB500F: listed specifications
The 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS and 2023 HONDA CB500F differ on the listed specifications: the SV650 ABS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB500F has a lower listed weight.
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 47 hp).
Torque
SV650 ABS has a clear listed torque advantage (57.4 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
SV650 ABS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB500F has a modest listed weight advantage (188 kg vs 198 kg). SV650 ABS and CB500F have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 79 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 SUZUKI SV650 ABS vs HONDA CB500F?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA CB500F.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI SV650 ABS or HONDA CB500F?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS has 64 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA CB500F.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI SV650 ABS or HONDA CB500F?
HONDA CB500F is lighter at 188 kg vs 198 kg for SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which is better, SUZUKI SV650 ABS or HONDA CB500F?
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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