Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom versus Kawasaki Versys 650

Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Adventure

Kawasaki Versys 650

Crossover

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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Comfortable cross-over bike for approx. 9,000 euros in the test

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Kawasaki Versys 650 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2004 bis 2016

Built von 2007 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 8.745 €

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Competitors

Pros:

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

Pros:

Very comfortable travel steamer
Easy to use without a lot of bells and whistles
Really good brakes!
Stable, confidence-inspiring handling
Large tank, low consumption, long range

Cons:

67 hp in pillion mode a bit little

Cons:

Performance for two with luggage a bit scarce
No cruise control available

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 429 ) kg

Engine

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

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 467 km

Chassis

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

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double Petal brake discs (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc (∅ 250 mm)

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.

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