Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom versus Yamaha Tracer 700
Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom
Yamaha Tracer 700
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- A lot of motorcycle at a manageable price
- ABS as standard from 2011
- easy handling
- Engine
- Processing
- Comfort
- Complete package
- 67 hp in pillion mode a bit little
- Windscreen small
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.290 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) kg
Length : 2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Engine
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Chassis
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
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 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.Simply good
Even at the end of our extremely enjoyable test kilometres, the conclusion remains the same: This is a good motorcycle. Suitable for everyday use, on long-haul flights, neither wind pressure nor an extreme knee angle, comfortable bench or operation that solves puzzles are annoying.
The Yamaha Tracer 700 is easy, fluffy and controlled. Yamaha. This is true, and this should come as little surprise, for the experienced and high-quality workmanship.
If you want to upgrade your tracer at the factory, you have a choice of various accessories and four packages. The range ranges from the larger windshield, sports exhaust to various containers and bags. But then there is an end to cheap: Full equipment raises the price to more than 12,000 euros.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.
Tools:
Travel package€1248.95
Suitcase set
High windshield
Comfort bench
USB connection in the cockpit
Weekend package€772.95
ABS soft bags
High windshield
Tankpad
USB connection in the cockpit
Urban Package€439.95
USB connection in the cockpit
Luggage rack
Top Case
Backrest Sonzius
Sports Package419.95€
Short license plate holder
Guard
