Yamaha MT-03 2022 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha MT-03 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Overview - Yamaha MT-03 2022 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha MT-03 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-03 2022 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha MT-03 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Yamaha MT-03 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.6 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	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	321 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single 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	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 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	2,090 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	745 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,035 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-03 2022

The MT-03 remains Yamaha's most accessible and pragmatic Hyper Naked in the segment. It scores with its low seat height, the easily controllable power of the two-cylinder and at the same time offers enough comfort for commuters. What it may lack in sportiness, it makes up for in comfort, making it perfect for people looking for a well-functioning motorbike with a brutal look. However, you shouldn't be too big, and you shouldn't aspire to keep up with the other models in the MT range at the angle - because that's not what it was designed for. The 2020 model year is thus a coherent update that is sure to make its buyers happy.

Easily controlled power

low seat height

easy to ride

low fuel consumption

neatly readable LC display

aggressive look

acute knee angle for tall people

soft chassis compared to other Yamaha MT models

not necessarily the most emotional motorbike

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