Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

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Overview - Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 are both enduro motorcycles that offer unique features and capabilities.

In terms of engine specifications, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 has a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 86 mm, while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 62.6 mm. The Himalayan has an engine power of 24 HP and a torque of 32 Nm, while the V-Strom 650 has a more powerful engine with 49 HP and a torque of 60 Nm. Both motorcycles have a chain transmission and a displacement of 411 ccm for the Himalayan and 645 ccm for the V-Strom 650.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have rear suspension with preload adjustment. The Himalayan has a steel frame with a double cradle frame type, while the V-Strom 650 has an aluminum frame with a twin-spar frame type.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

When it comes to braking, the Himalayan has a single disk front brake, while the V-Strom 650 has a double disk front brake.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Himalayan has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 120 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The V-Strom 650 has a slightly smaller front tire diameter of 19 inches and a wider rear tire width of 150 mm. Both motorcycles have a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The Himalayan has a wheelbase of 1465 mm, while the V-Strom 650 has a longer wheelbase of 1555 mm. The seat height of the Himalayan is 800 mm, while the V-Strom 650 has a slightly higher seat height of 820 mm. The Himalayan has a kerb weight (with ABS) of 199 kg, while the V-Strom 650 is slightly heavier with a kerb weight (with ABS) of 220 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Himalayan is 15 liters, while the V-Strom 650 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 22 liters.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

In terms of strengths, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 offers a good price/performance ratio, robustness, and decent deceleration. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 has a good-natured chassis, a relaxed seating position, a relatively powerful engine, an aggressive exhaust trim, handguards, and a relaxed riding feel.

However, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 has some weaknesses, including its brakes and high weight. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009, on the other hand, is criticized for not having a really sophisticated look and a slightly small windscreen.

In conclusion, both the Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Himalayan offers a more affordable option with decent performance, while the V-Strom 650 provides a more powerful engine and additional features. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021
Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width120 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,190 mmLength2,290 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,370 mmHeight1,390 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
Top SpeedTop Speed127 km/hTop Speed180 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021

Since its release, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has enjoyed a large fan community thanks to its classic design and exemplary price-performance ratio. With the 2021 model year, practical details such as ABS that can be deactivated on the rear wheel or the small LCD display with arrow navigation have also been introduced. All in all, however, it remains what it has always stood for: a decelerating companion that is just as ready for the grand tour as it is to cut a good figure in front of the ice cream parlour in the city.

Price/performance ratio

robustness

decelerating

Brake

high weight

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

In principle, you can do anything with a V-Strom. It is, for example, a faithful hack'n moped that reliably gets you to work day after day. But it's also a weekend bike that you can take to the Kalte Kuchl or the Soboth on a Sunday. And of course, the V-Strom is particularly well suited for extended tours and trips.

Good-natured chassis

relaxed seating position

relatively powerful engine

aggressive exhaust trim

handguards

relaxed riding feel.

Not a really sophisticated look

windscreen a little too small.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

There are a few key differences between a Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 and a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 is about 3% higher. A Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 experiences a loss of 480 GBP in one year and 910 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 20 GBP and 470 GBP for a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009. Compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 there are less Royal Enfield Himalayan 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 6. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki V-Strom 650 with 43 days compared to 140 days for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Royal Enfield Himalayan and 38 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 since model year 2005. The first review for the Royal Enfield Himalayan was published on 07/05/2018 and now has more than 77,300 views. This compares to more than 4,000 views for the first review on Suzuki V-Strom 650 published on 16/09/2003.

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