BMW F 700 GS 2017 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Overview - BMW F 700 GS 2017 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Technical Specifications BMW F 700 GS 2017 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	77 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,557 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	192 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 700 GS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends