Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

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Overview - Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore100 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke84 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque58 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio11.2
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
DisplacementDisplacement660 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,246 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth910 mm
HeightHeight1,477 mmHeight1,484 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height895 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)209 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

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 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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