Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs. Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 compared to Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Triumph Tiger 1050 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,320 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

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