Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs. Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 compared to Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 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
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,484 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	185 km/h	Top Speed	205 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Suzuki GSX 650 F

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Suzuki GSX 650 F

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs. Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 compared to Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki GSX 650 F 2012

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Suzuki GSX 650 F

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Suzuki GSX 650 F

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