Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,400 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2021

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

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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