BMW F 900 R versus Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

BMW F 900 R

Naked

Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Adventure

The new roadster from Bavaria with improved standard equipment

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BMW F 900 R (2025) im Test

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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 2019 bis 2025~

Built von 2004 bis 2016

RRP 9.400 €

RRP

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Competitors

Pros:

crisp engine
good brakes
Incline Sensors Series
good quality impression
Fun grenade on the street

Pros:

A lot of motorcycle at a manageable price
ABS as standard from 2011
easy handling

Cons:

QuickShifter only for an extra charge
Airbox sound could be better
only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.

Cons:

67 hp in pillion mode a bit little

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.290 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring 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: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 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:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)

Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

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 brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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In 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.