Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

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

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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