Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 vs. Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 vs Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 compared to Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	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
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,138 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	806 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,270 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is clearly more mature than the other MT-07 models. It seems bigger and a little more ponderous, but also more complete and confident. It's a really good touring bike that doesn't leave you wanting for anything.

Perfectly dimensioned

good wind protection and ride comfort

easy to handle

Relatively long legs required

average brake