Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-125 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs Yamaha MT-125 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-125 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	1,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	11.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	159 mm	Travel	110 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	26 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	292 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 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	2,275 mm	Length	1,960 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,325 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

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