Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs. Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 compared to Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	63.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	101 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	101 Nm	Torque	108.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	9.7
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	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,037 ccm	Displacement	1,251 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double 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	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	2,280 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	765 mm
Height	Height	1,470 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XJR 1300 2012

For frequent pillion rides and relaxed long-distance journeys beyond the 180 km/h limit, the potent Yamaha with its combination of sovereign, smooth engine and long-distance seating is highly recommended.

Visually and functionally coherent

comfortable chassis

soft seat

superior braking system.

"Under-designed" components of the injection system.