Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	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	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	835 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	815 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

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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