BMW F 850 GS versus Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Suzuki

Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Adventure
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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The Queen of the Alps?
2 years in a row (2005 and 2006) the V-Strom 650 won the coveted title at the Alpen-Masters of MOTORRAD. We check on a model from 2011 whether the travel enduro has earned the laurels. Does you see and hear a bit about what owners of a SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom... weiter
SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2004 bis 2016
RRP 13.000 €
RRP
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • A lot of motorcycle at a manageable price
  • ABS as standard from 2011
  • easy handling
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • 67 hp in pillion mode a bit little

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.290 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.400 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 488 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
 Bridges (aluminium)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Central strut (travel 159 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 260 mm)
imageIn fact, the V-Strom enjoys quite high popularity not only in the trade press but also among the rather demanding touring driver. And that's certainly not solely due to the attractive price of around €7,000. The lightweight and handy two-cylinder convinces with its advantages numerous touring drivers and also many newcomers. Without question: The SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom is rightly so popular and therefore one of the best-selling adventure bikes. It has been under construction since 2003. The official sales start was in 2004. The V-electricity was available in the colours: blue, black and silver at a price of 6990 €. In 2005 the switch for the stand and dipped light is no longer available and there is a red colour variant. In 2006 there are no technical changes but a two-colour coating in blue/silver replaces the unisilver version. From the 2007 model with ABS for 7390 € + additional costs.