Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

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Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha XJ6 2016
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore65.5 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke44.5 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power78 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque59.7 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio11.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement600 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth770 mmWidth835 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,405 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XJ6 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Yamaha XJ6

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