Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.7 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	61.5 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	656 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	910 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,484 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	205 km/h	Top Speed	185 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

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

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

Price Suzuki Bandit 650S

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Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

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

Price Suzuki Bandit 650S

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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