Suzuki SV650 ABS specifications, dimensions and price
Suzuki · Street
Suzuki SV650 ABS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Street |
| Engine | 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90˚, V-twin |
| Displacement | 645cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0x62.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection with SDTV |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Final drive | Chain, DID 520V0, 112 links |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake | Dual, 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS equipped |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless |
| Seat height | 30.9 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 437 lb |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Headlight | 12V, 60/55W (H4) |
| Tail light | LED |
| Length x width | 84.3x29.9 in |
| Warranty | 12-month limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $8,149 |
Total Motorcycle describes Suzuki's Low RPM Assist as an engine-speed adjustment during takeoff and slow riding to reduce stalling. TI-ISC controls idle speed through the throttle bodies. These are descriptions of the fitted systems; they do not establish a measured fuel-economy or reliability result.
Against the SV-7GX figures in the comparison, the SV650 ABS seat is 0.4 in lower, its listed curb weight is 28 lb lower and its fuel capacity is 0.8 gal smaller. Its $8,149 starting MSRP is $450 below $8,599. These dimensions do not measure handling or establish rider fit.
Why Low RPM Assist matters
A new rider's most common mistake with a manual bike is stalling when pulling away. Low RPM Assist raises idle during a standing start to make that harder, which is one reason the SV650 remains a popular first big bike. Total Motorcycle lists the same system on the V-Strom 1050DE.
The SV650 ABS suits a newer or returning rider who wants a light, forgiving, cheap-to-run naked bike with a proven V-twin. It has a small tank, so it is a short-range bike.
SV650 ABS against the MT-07 and Z650
Yamaha's MT-07 and Kawasaki's Z650 are the usual middleweight naked rivals.
Suzuki SV650 ABS — specification referenceThe SV650 ABS is Suzuki's long-running middleweight naked, with a 645cc V-twin and an EFI system that helps prevent stalling on takeoff. Total Motorcycle calls it a polished, dependable powerplant in a trim, lightweight chassis, and Suzuki asks $8,149.
Total Motorcycle describes an advanced EFI system including Suzuki's Low RPM Assist feature, which seamlessly adjusts engine speed during takeoff and low-speed running to smooth the power delivery and help reduce the possibility of the rider stalling, and says TI-ISC, the throttle-body integrated idle speed control, supports it.
The article says the 2025 SV650 ABS has a polished, dependable powerplant that provides surprising performance with low emissions and outstanding fuel economy, mounted in a trim, lightweight chassis for a sporty, exciting ride. These are maker-derived descriptions, not tests.
The seat is 0.4 in lower than the SV-7GX's, the weight 28 lb lower and the tank 0.8 gal smaller, which is why the SV650 is the sportier and lighter of the two. At $8,149 it is $450 cheaper than the SV-7GX.
- Model-year range
- 2024–2026
- Compared editions
- 3
- Specification entries
- 24
- Entries that differ
- 0
Its light 437 lb weight, 30.9 in seat and Low RPM Assist make it a forgiving middleweight, though it has more power than a small learner bike.
Total Motorcycle says the engine provides surprising performance with low emissions and outstanding fuel economy, though the tank is only 3.8 gal.
Other models in this reference: Suzuki V-Strom 1050, Suzuki V-Strom 800.