Yamaha Tracer 700 versus Suzuki V-Strom 650
Yamaha Tracer 700
Suzuki V-Strom 650
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Engine
- Processing
- Comfort
- Complete package
- Comfort
- High-torque engine
- Suitable for everyday use
- Value for money
- Windscreen small
- No need for mixed tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Length : 2.275 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 488 km
Chassis
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum) 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: 19 M/C x MT 2.50 110/80R19 M/C 59V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 260 mm)
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
Companion for every day
The bottom line is that there is a clear thumbs up for the Suzuki V-Strom 650. At 8,390 euros, it is an all-round successful bike with very good manners, can be used everywhere and is fully suitable for travel.
Suzuki remains true to its reputation for building underrated bikes. Our recommendation for all those who are looking for a fully everyday bike with a very good price-performance ratio: Ride it absolutely test. Rarely has had so much fun with so little effort.
The test bike was provided to us by M.A.S. in Wilster.
