Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 and the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a range of features and capabilities.

Starting with the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023, this bike is known for its simplicity and proven technology. It has a V-twin engine with a displacement of 645cc, delivering 71 horsepower and 62 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a chain transmission and an electric starter. The bike features a telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 150mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 159mm. The frame is made of aluminum and has a twin tube design. The front brakes are double disk, and the bike is equipped with ABS and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1560mm, and the seat height is adjustable from 815mm to 855mm. The fuel tank capacity is 20 liters.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 offers a more advanced set of features. It is powered by an in-line three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 888cc, delivering 108 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. The engine is also paired with a chain transmission and an electric starter. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm and a travel of 240mm. It offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 230mm. It also offers preload and rebound adjustment. The frame is made of steel and has a tubular design. The front brakes are double disk, and the bike is equipped with riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a diameter of 21 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1551mm, and the seat height is adjustable from 850mm to 870mm. The fuel tank capacity is 20 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 is praised for its simplicity, proven technology, and good price/performance ratio. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 offers very good basic stability off-road, a pleasant handlebar for comfortable standing on the bike, a high seating position for long rides with a comfortable knee position, and engine protection and lower crash bars included as standard. It also has a very smooth throttle response and good smoothness thanks to handlebar damping. The bike is easily accessible and offers a good compromise between smoothness and sportiness.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

However, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 does have some weaknesses. Its design and equipment are considered a bit outdated, and it has limited off-road capability. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 has some weaknesses as well. The traction control is not divided into stages, and the ABS of the rear brake is completely switched off in offroad mode, with no offroad ABS available. It also comes with strongly road-orientated standard tires, and adventure footrests are not included as standard.

In conclusion, both the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 and the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 offer their own set of strengths and weaknesses. The Suzuki V-Strom is a simple and affordable option with proven technology, while the Triumph Tiger offers more advanced features and capabilities, particularly for off-road riding. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and intended use of the bike.

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power108 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque90 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,300 rpmRpm at Torque6,850 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement888 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel240 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel159 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.2 degreeRake65.6 degree
TrailTrail110 mmTrail145.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth910 mmWidth935 mm
HeightHeight1,484 mmHeight1,452 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,551 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height850 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to855 mmSeat Height up to870 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

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

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024

The new generation 900 Tiger - the Rally Pro model with impressive capabilities on and off the road. While it scores points on the road thanks to its high seating position and comfortable ergonomics, it is very stable and confidence-inspiring off-road. Thanks to its smooth throttle response and fine mechanical setup, it can turn into corners very precisely.

Very good basic stability off-road

Pleasant handlebar for comfortable standing on the bike

High seating position for long rides with comfortable knee position

Engine protection and lower crash bars included as standard

Very smooth throttle response

Good smoothness thanks to handlebar damping

Easily accessible bike

Good compromise between smoothness and sportiness

ABS of the rear brake is completely switched off in offroad mode, no offroad ABS available

Strongly road-orientated standard tyres on the Rally Pro

Adventure footrests not included as standard

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 and a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 is about 97% higher. Compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2024 there are more Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 73 compared to 4. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with 7 days compared to 189 days for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro since model year 2020. The first review for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT was published on 09/04/2015 and now has more than 45,700 views. This compares to more than 65,300 views for the first review on Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro published on 03/12/2019.

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