Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018
BMW F 800 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,570 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,320 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth945 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,350 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

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

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs BMW F 800 GS

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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