Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

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Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021

The Suzuki SV 650 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both naked bikes that offer unique features and capabilities. Starting with the Suzuki SV 650, it is equipped with a V2 engine type that delivers 73 HP of power and 64 Nm of torque. The fuel system is injection-based, and it has a displacement of 645 ccm. The bike features a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber. The frame is made of steel and has a tubular design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 290 mm, and it comes with ABS as an advanced rider assistance system. The front and rear tires have widths of 120 mm and 160 mm, respectively, with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1445 mm, and the seat height is 785 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 200 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 14.5 liters. It offers a range of 353 km and has a combined fuel consumption of 4.1 l/100km.

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 features an in-line engine type that delivers a higher power of 119 HP and torque of 93 Nm. The fuel system is also injection-based, and it has three cylinders with a displacement of 889 ccm. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork, similar to the Suzuki SV 650, and it also has a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber. However, the frame is made of aluminum and has a twin tube design, which provides additional strength and stability. The front brakes are double disk with a larger diameter of 298 mm. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Yamaha MT-09 offers ABS, quickshifter, and traction control. The front and rear tires have widths of 120 mm and 180 mm, respectively, with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter than the Suzuki SV 650 at 1430 mm, and the seat height is higher at 825 mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 189 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 14 liters. It offers a range of 280 km and has a combined fuel consumption of 5 l/100km.

Suzuki SV 650 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki SV 650 is praised for its confident V2 powerplant with character, stable chassis, comfortable seating position, easy handling, and timeless look. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 is commended for its lack of load change reactions, increased pressure from the center, over-complete electronics package, great working quickshifter, comfortably integrated seating position, successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

However, the Suzuki SV 650 does have some weaknesses. It requires manual force for the brakes, lacks electronics apart from ABS, and has instruments that are moderately readable. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 has a polarizing look, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control is only available in the SP variant.

In conclusion, both the Suzuki SV 650 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 offer unique features and capabilities. The Suzuki SV 650 excels in its V2 powerplant and stable chassis, while the Yamaha MT-09 stands out with its lack of load change reactions and over-complete electronics package. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021

Suzuki SV 650 2021
Yamaha MT-09 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel125 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel122 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail106 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, 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
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,090 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height825 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 compliancyA
RangeRange353 kmRange280 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions96 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions116 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise88 dBStationary noise96 dB

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

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki SV 650 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 2021 is about 56% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are less Suzuki SV 650 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 13 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki SV 650 with 111 days compared to 112 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 25 reviews for the Suzuki SV 650 and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. 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 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.

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