SV 650

2001 Suzuki SV 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Suzuki SV 650 features a 645 cc (39.4 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the SV 650 measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2000 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.