BMW G 650 GS versus Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

Reise-Enduro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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Test of the completely newly developed mid-range travel enduro

With the newly developed V-Strom 800 DE, Suzuki is attacking in the popular category of mid-range enduros. For 11,500 euros, the buyer gets a well-equipped and well-functioning machine that... weiter

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2023 bis 2025~

RRP

RRP 11.500 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length : 2.345 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat : 855 mm until : 885 mm
Weight : 230 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 84 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 455 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
SHOWA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 220 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono-Link central shock absorber with progressive linkage (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21 54H
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17 69H

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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