Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa (2007-10) vs Suzuki SV 650 / ABS (2020-21)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | KL 250 Super Sherpa | SV 650 / ABS |
| Years: | 2007-10 | 2020-21 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 34.2 mm | 81 x 62.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni BST34 carburetor | Fuel Injection, 39mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Starting: | Elctric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm ( rear tyre 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm ) | 56 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 64 Nm / 6.5 kgf-m / 47.2 lb-ft @ 8100 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, DID525V8, 114 links |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks, | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni- track/truck and swing arm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers, / ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, / ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 7.75-21 | 120/70 ZR17M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | 160/60 ZR17M/C 69W, tubeless |
| Seat Height: | 828 mm / 32.6 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 270 mm / 10.6 in | 135mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 111 kg / 244.7 lbs | Non ABS: 195 kg / 430 lbs, ABS: 197 kg / 434 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal |