Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs. Triumph Trident 660 2023

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Triumph Trident 660 2023

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Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs Triumph Trident 660 2023

When comparing the Suzuki SV 650 2021 and the Triumph Trident 660 2023, there are several key differences to consider.

In terms of engine and drive train, the Suzuki SV 650 2021 has a V2 engine with 73 HP and 64 Nm of torque, while the Triumph Trident 660 2023 has an in-line 3-cylinder engine with 81 HP and the same torque. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling. The Suzuki has a displacement of 645ccm, while the Triumph has a slightly larger displacement of 660ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have swing arm rear suspension with monoshock absorbers and preload adjustment. However, the Suzuki has a telescopic fork front suspension, while the Triumph has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension. Both bikes have steel frames, with the Suzuki having a tubular frame and the Triumph having a perimeter frame.

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

When it comes to brakes, both bikes have double disk front brakes, but the Triumph has larger 310mm diameter disks compared to the Suzuki's 290mm. The Suzuki has four-piston front brake calipers, while the Triumph has double-piston calipers.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Suzuki only has ABS, while the Triumph has ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Triumph Trident 660 2023

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front tire width of 120mm and diameter of 17 inches. However, the Triumph has a wider rear tire width of 180mm compared to the Suzuki's 160mm. The Triumph also has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1401mm compared to the Suzuki's 1445mm. The seat height is higher on the Triumph at 805mm compared to the Suzuki's 785mm. The Triumph is also slightly lighter with a kerb weight of 189kg compared to the Suzuki's 200kg. Both bikes have similar fuel tank capacities, with the Suzuki having 14.5 liters and the Triumph having 14 liters. The range is slightly higher on the Suzuki at 353km compared to the Triumph's 304km. The combined fuel consumption is also slightly better on the Suzuki at 4.1l/100km compared to the Triumph's 4.6l/100km.

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki SV 650 2021 is praised for its confident V2 powerplant with character, stable chassis, comfortable seating position, easy handling, and timeless look. On the other hand, the Triumph Trident 660 2023 is praised for its great classic look that still looks modern, many high-quality details on the motorbike, simple operation, compact but good display, very accessible motorbike, handling that inspires a lot of confidence, great engine that is smooth and pleasant to ride, unspectacular appearance with good performance, motorbike that looks light and playful, and easy-to-ride motorbike that still comes across as charismatic.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki SV 650 2021 is criticized for its brake requiring manual force, lack of electronics on board apart from ABS, and moderately readable instruments. The Triumph Trident 660 2023 is criticized for its ABS controls being very defensive, non-adjustable chassis, and chassis offering little reserves for sporty or heavy pilots.

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2021 compared to Triumph Trident 660 2023

Suzuki SV 650 2021
Triumph Trident 660 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore74 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke51.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power81 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio11.95
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
RakeRake65 degreeRake24.6 degree
TrailTrail106 mmTrail107.3 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth760 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,090 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,401 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)200 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange353 kmRange304 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions96 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions107 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.6 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Not much has changed on the Suzuki SV 650 compared to its predecessor, five years ago. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which fits in perfectly with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Confident V2 powerplant with character

stable chassis

comfortable seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Triumph Trident 660 2023

The Trident is still a wonderful motorbike in 2023. It rides simply but still offers a lot of charisma. The unique engine makes it a cool and casual motorbike. It looks fresh, independent and timeless.

Great classic look that still looks modern

many high-quality details on the motorbike

simple operation

compact but good display

very accessible motorbike

handling inspires a lot of confidence

great engine - smooth and pleasant to ride

unspectacular appearance with good performance

motorbike looks light and playful

easy to ride motorbike that still comes across as charismatic.

ABS controls very defensively

Non-adjustable chassis

Chassis offers little reserves for sporty or heavy pilots

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Triumph Trident 660

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki SV 650 2021 and a Triumph Trident 660 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Trident 660 2023 is about 39% higher. Compared to Triumph Trident 660 2023 there are less Suzuki SV 650 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 13 compared to 98. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki SV 650 with 111 days compared to 130 days for a Triumph Trident 660. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 25 reviews for the Suzuki SV 650 and 20 reviews for the Triumph Trident 660 since model year 2021. The first review for the Suzuki SV 650 was published on 26/09/2008 and now has more than 14,200 views. This compares to more than 76,700 views for the first review on Triumph Trident 660 published on 30/10/2020.

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