

This edition of the Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition.This particular Suzuki GSX 650 has a 656cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2013 GSX 650 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 650's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 245 kgs (540 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 656cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 86 bhp (64 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 45.2 lb-ft (61.4 Nm) @ 10500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 351.0 bhp per ton and 184.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 GSX 650 competing with the 1981 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC [372.6 bhp\ton] and the 1979 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC [372.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX 650 generating around 184.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 [209.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Honda NC 700 X DCT [209.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 1100 RS Final Edition (10.5 secs) and the 2017 Honda CB 1100 RS (10.5 secs). This Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC and the 1985 Kawasaki ZX 750 R
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1985 Kawasaki ZX 750 R (12.4 secs) and the 1982 Suzuki GSX 750 E (12.4 secs).
The 2013 version of the Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC has a maximum speed of 131mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC then how about a 2017 Honda CB 1000 R (142 mph) and the 2015 Honda CB 1000 R (142 mph).