Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020