Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 vs BMW F 800 GS 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 800 GS 2015

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

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	2,290 mm	Length	2,320 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,578 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends