The 2024 Suzuki SV650 is another upright naked motorcycle in the same engine class as the other posts.
- Engine: 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90˚, V-twin
- Torque: 44.9 lb-ft @ 8100 rpm
- Power: 69.3 hp at 8,530 rpm
- Weight: 432.1 lbs
The MSRP on this one is ~$8,000, and the general consensus is that it's a great starter bike.
My dad had a 2002 and I find it remarkable that they haven't increased the power after two and a half decades. Not saying the thing doesn't have enough beans, but I would expect some gains there. Especially since his first generation was still carbed.
Lots of bike manufacturers are struggling with emissions. They find a bit of power here or there, but they have to use it to offset some power loss because of environment requirements.
It's also a beginners bike and marketed as such. The competition for huge power numbers is really in other segments.