Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs. BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018 compared to BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	101 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	101 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,037 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

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	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	890 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,578 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	233 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2015

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure

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