Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022 vs. Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022 compared to Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	84 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	58 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10
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
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	895 mm
Height	Height	1,484 mm	Height	1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	895 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	2.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

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Design and equipment are a bit outdated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

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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