Suzuki SV 650 N - [2005] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki SV 650 N - [2005]

Suzuki SV 650 N - [2005]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki SV 650 N
Year: 2005 | Type: Sport
Engine: 645 cc (39.3 ci) 8 Valve
Engine Type: Transverse | Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
Drive: Chain
Wet Weight: 188 kgs (414 lbs)
Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Power: 73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8800 rpm
Torque: 47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 7200 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 390.4 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 251.0 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 9.5 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 9.7 secs
Top Speed: 128 mph (205.9 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.43 secs @ 0 mph
Frame: Aluminium

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Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki SV 650 N is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Suzuki SV 650 has a 645cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]

The 2005 SV 650 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SV 650's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 188 kgs (414 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SV 650 N in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025] image

The 2005 Suzuki SV 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]

In terms of power the 645cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8800 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 7200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SV 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Kawasaki KZ 1100 D Spectre - [1982] image

The 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100 D Spectre has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Suzuki SV 650 N.

The 2005 Suzuki SV 650 N has a Power to weight ratio of 390.4 bhp per ton and 251.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 SV 650 competing with the 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100 D Spectre [413.7 bhp\ton] and the 2016 Honda CB 650 F [412.5 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

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 SV 650 generating around 251.0 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 1993 Yamaha YZF750 SP [275.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Yamaha YZF750 SP [275.8 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.7 secs, this makes the Suzuki SV 650 N similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin (9.5 secs) and the 2022 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute (9.5 secs). This Suzuki SV 650 N 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).

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Tenere Raid Edition - [2018] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2005 Suzuki SV 650 N and the 2018 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Tenere Raid Edition

When talking about the performance of the 2005 Suzuki SV 650 N on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Tenere Raid Edition (12.1 secs) and the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 N (12.1 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2005 version of the Suzuki SV 650 N has a maximum speed of 128mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 SV 650 equals the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Suzuki SV 650 N then how about a 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC (139 mph) and the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition (139 mph).