Honda XR™ 650L vs Suzuki SV 650 ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR™ 650Lstacks up against the Suzuki SV 650 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR™ 650LSuzuki SV 650 ABS
Model year20252026
Price$8,149
Engine644 cc645 cc
Weight157 kg198 kg
Seat height785 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresBridgestone® TW-301: 3.00-21 51S / Bridgestone® TW-52: 4.60-18 63SDunlop® ROAD SMART III 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Dunlop® ROAD SMART III 160/60 ZR17 M/C 69W

Honda XR™ 650L vs Suzuki SV 650 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR™ 650L and the Suzuki SV 650 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR™ 650L brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Suzuki SV 650 ABS counters with its own power figure at 198 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: