Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650 2009 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.7 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	62.5 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	61.5 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	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	656 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	244 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	205 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2010

A very well-equipped Suzuki, the likes of which you don't see every day. From the extensively integrated electronics to the pleasant riding experience, you basically have everything you need for motorcycling.

Relatively low overall weight

pleasant sound

positive ergonomics and seat comfort

strong, well-controllable brakes

ABS

well equipped.

The engine does tend to slow down with a passenger on long journeys.