Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore81 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque52.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,300 rpmRpm at Torque5,150 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel150 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel159 mmTravel120 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,119 mm
WidthWidth910 mmWidth788 mm
HeightHeight1,484 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,398 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)217 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity13.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2
RangeRange476 kmRange343 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions100 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions99 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.21 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise86 dBStationary noise89 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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