BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2008
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power71 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2019

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Price BMW F 800 GS

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