SV650S

2016 Suzuki SV650S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2016 Suzuki SV650S features a 645 cc (39.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 lb-ft) at 7,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 110.1 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,200 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 SV650S measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.