Tech. Section

Suzuki SV650 Specs
1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002 SV650 Specifications
Engine Configuration90 - degree V-Twin, 4-stroke
Engine Displacement645 cc (39.36 Cubic Inches)
Engine Cooling SystemLiquid
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Combustion Chamber DesignTSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber)
Valves Per Cylinder4
Intake Valves Per Cylinder2
Exhaust Valves Per Cylinder2
Bore x Stroke81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Lubrication:Wet Sump Oil
Claimed Peak Horsepower @ rpm770 hp (51,5 kW)/ 9.000 rpm
Claimed Peak Torque @ rpm62 Nm/ 7.400 rpm
Engine Redline10,500 rpm
Valve Angle (Included)30 degrees (14 deg. intake, 16 deg. exhaust)
Combustion Chamber Volume30.7cc
Valve Train TypeDOHC, Link-plate Chain/ Idler Gear Drive, Bucket Followers, Shim-under-bucket Lash Adjustment
Valve Adjustment Interval15,000 miles
Intake Valve Diameter31.0 mm
Exhaust Valve Diameter25.5 mm
Intake Valve Stem Diameter4.5 mm
Exhaust Valve Stem Diameter4.5 mm
Intake Valve Maximum Lift8.1 mm
Exhaust Valve Maximum Lift6.1 mm)
Intake Valve Timing
Open BTDC28 degrees
Close ABDC62 degrees
Duration270 degrees
Exhaust Valve Timing
Open BTDC43 degrees
Close ABDC24 degrees
Duration247 degrees
Valve Timing Measuring Point.040
Fuel Delivery System2 Mikuni BDSR39 carburetors
Throttle Body Venturi Size39 mm
Air Filter TypePleated fabric
Exhaust System Type2-1
Ignition SystemDigital Electronic
Lubrication SystemWet Sump
Oil Capacity32,365 ml (2.5 quarts)
Fuel Capacity4.2 Gallons / 4.0 Ca Models
Transmission Type6-speed, Constant Mesh
Clutch TypeMulti-plate, Wet
Clutch Actuation SystemWire Type
Clutch Spring TypeCoil
Number Of Clutch Springs6
Number of Clutch Plates13
Drive Plates7
Driven Plates6
Primary DriveGear
Final Drive:Chain Type #525
Primary Drive Gear Teeth (Ratio)71/ 34 (2.088:1)
Final Drive Sprocket Teeth (Ratio)15/45 (3.000)
Transmission Gear Teeth (Ratios)
6th23/27 (0.851:1)
5th25/26 (0.961:1)
4th27/24 (1.125:1)
3rd29/21 (1.380:1)
2nd32/18 (1.777:1)
1st32/13 (2.461:1)
Transmission Overall Ratios
6th5.331 :1
5th6.020 :1
4th7.047 :1
3rd8.644 :1
2nd111.131 :1
1st15.420 :1
Chassis and Dimensions
Frame:Aluminum truss-type
Overall length:2045 mm (80.5 in)
Overall width:760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall height:1060 mm (41.7 in)
Seat height:805 mm (31.7 in)
Ground clearance:140 mm (5.5 in)
Wheelbase:1420 mm (55.9 in)
Dry weight:165 kg (364 lbs)
Front suspension:Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped fully adjustable preload
Stroke:120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension: Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Travel:125 mm 4.9 in)
Front wheel:17 x 3.5 inch Cast Aluminum 3-spoke
Rear wheel:17 x 4.5 inch Cast Aluminum 3-spoke
Front brakes:290 mm Dual hydraulic disc, twin-piston Tokico calipers
Rear brake:Single hydraulic disc, opposed twin-piston caliper
Front tire:120/60-ZR17
Rear tire:160/60-ZR17
Fuel tank capacity:16 liter (4.2 US gal.)