Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs. Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 compared to Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Yamaha TDM 900 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 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	62 Nm	Torque	88.8 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.4
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	5
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	897 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,180 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

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