Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 vs BMW F 800 GS 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018
BMW F 800 GS 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power85 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

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Design and equipment are a bit outdated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

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs BMW F 800 GS

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price BMW F 800 GS

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