Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs. Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 compared to Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki Bandit 650 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	62.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

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	17 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	2,145 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	244 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive