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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque98.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel159 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail110 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
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

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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