Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023 vs. Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023 compared to Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	83 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
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	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	776 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	24.8 degree
Trail	Trail	114 mm	Trail	90 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	282 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 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	2,345 mm	Length	2,138 mm
Width	Width	975 mm	Width	806 mm
Height	Height	1,310 mm	Height	1,270 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023

It's amazing how much an unagitated, practical all-round motorbike like the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE can drive into your heart. Probably it is precisely because of this clever design with manageable electronic features that can be optimally adjusted to personal needs. Thanks to the excellent ride-by-wire system, the engine seems more powerful in the lower range than the displacement would suggest and does everything right both on and off-road. With 220 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and rear, the chassis is really well tuned for off-road, but clearly also offers an advantage for road riders on bad roads. The ergonomics are good, but tall riders should consider the higher, optional seat because of the somewhat acute knee angle.

Powerful engine from below

fully adjustable chassis

manageable, clever electronic features

quickshifter up/down standard

dynamic design in cool colours.

acute knee angle for riders with long legs

footrests drag early

windshield only adjustable with tools

heavier than many competitors

Yamaha Tracer 700 2018

The fact that the Yamaha MT-07 is the main parts donor for the Tracer 700 becomes apparent at the latest when you first open the throttle: the powerful parallel twin-cylinder engine exudes agility and a tremendous amount of riding fun. This makes it easy to live with on a touring enduro, which is a good match for longer distances. The chassis could be a little more precise and the windshield could be a little higher, but overall the Tracer 700 is the ultimate fun bike in its class - a lot of fun for comparatively little money.

Very powerful engine

comfortable riding position

easy handling

ABS series

modern design in the style of the Tracer 900

affordable

Relatively small windshield

chassis tuning a little too soft

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Yamaha Tracer 700

Price Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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Price Yamaha Tracer 700

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