Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs. Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 compared to Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020
Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke64 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque108 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,130 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,235 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)254 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
Top SpeedTop Speed185 km/hTop Speed230 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Suzuki Bandit 1250S

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