Suzuki SV650 vs Yamaha Tracer 7
The Suzuki SV650 is more powerful, while the Yamaha Tracer 7 has greater displacement; they are very close in specifications. The Suzuki SV650 produces 75 hp (56 kW), and its seat is 35 mm lower. Their specifications point to different priorities: a lower seat on the Suzuki and greater displacement on the Yamaha, with the available figures not establishing a meaningful weight comparison because the weight bases differ.
Data for different model years: Suzuki SV650 — 2009; Yamaha Tracer 7 — 2019.
Suzuki SV650 vs Yamaha Tracer 7: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 645 cm³ | 689 cm³ |
| Power | 75 hp (56 kW) — Favorable value | 74 hp (55 kW) |
| Wet weight | — | 196 kg |
| Dry weight | 172 kg | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 645 cm³ | 689 cm³ |
| Power | 75 hp (56 kW) — Favorable value | 74 hp (55 kW) |
| Engine type | V-Twin, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm | 835 mm |
| Length | 2,085 mm | 2,138 mm |
| Width | 730 mm | 806 mm |
| Height | 1,170 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Link, type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm, (link suspension) |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Suzuki SV650Model year 2009 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 | 180/55-R17 |
Key differences
This comparison uses Suzuki SV650 from 2009 and Yamaha Tracer 7 from 2019.
Power
Suzuki SV650
75 hp (56 kW)
Highlighted valueYamaha Tracer 7
74 hp (55 kW)
Engine capacity
Suzuki SV650
645 cm³
Yamaha Tracer 7
689 cm³
Highlighted valueSeat height
Suzuki SV650
800 mm
Highlighted valueYamaha Tracer 7
835 mm
Suzuki SV650 vs Yamaha Tracer 7: which one to choose?
very close in specifications
- The Suzuki SV650 has a seat 35 mm lower than the Yamaha Tracer 7.
- The Yamaha Tracer 7 has 689 cm³ of displacement, greater than the Suzuki SV650.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has the lower seat?
- The Suzuki SV650 has the lower seat, at 800 mm versus 835 mm for the Yamaha Tracer 7.
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- The Suzuki SV650 has more power: 75 hp (56 kW) versus 74 hp (55 kW) for the Yamaha Tracer 7.
- Which motorcycle has greater displacement?
- The Yamaha Tracer 7 has greater displacement, at 689 cm³ versus 645 cm³ for the Suzuki SV650.