Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs. Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 compared to Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017
Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke84 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,230 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,505 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

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

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Yamaha XT 660R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Yamaha XT 660R

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Yamaha XT 660R

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