BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2008
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power71 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed185 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

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Design and equipment are a bit outdated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

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