Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012 vs. Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Ducati Monster 696 2014

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012 vs Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012 compared to Ducati Monster 696 2014

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012
Ducati Monster 696 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke57.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power80 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque60 NmTorque69 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.7
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement696 ccm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height60 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,290 mmLength2,058 mm
HeightHeight1,390 mmHeight1,060 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012

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

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Ducati Monster 696 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 vs Ducati Monster 696

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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