Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 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	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,215 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	795 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

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

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Triumph Tiger 800

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Triumph Tiger 800

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