BMW G 650 GS versus Suzuki SV 650
BMW G 650 GS
Suzuki SV 650
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
- Price
- real V2
- Harmonious overall impression
- Pillion suitability in comparison
- radiates little emotion
- Material
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 197 (max: 420 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 73 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 8.100 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 363 km
Chassis
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tubular space (tubular frame steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 17 M/C x MT 3.50 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 17 M/C x MT 5.00 160/60ZR17 M/C (69W)
Brakes
Disk
Double disc (∅ 290 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
For the everyday life of most motorcyclists, a Suzuki SV 650 is always enough. It meets the needs of motorcycling without great conspicuousness, the beautiful V2 engine is available as a unique selling point. Of course, the material quality could sometimes be better, especially the carbon replicas on the tank.
But: For 6,595 euros you can still invest in windscreen, suitcase or the chassis – or in everything or nothing. At its core, the Suzuki remains the unproblematic companion for every day. If you like it, you can spend more money: The V2 is of course also included in the "X" version of the SV, which is 7,300 instead of 6,595 euros expensive. There is a classy quilted bench, metallic lacquer, a small fairing and retro look.
The test bike was provided to us by zweirad-Technik Schielmann in Hamburg.
