Bmw F 650 Gs vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 650 Gs vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Bmw F 650 Gs: 50 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom: 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 650 Gs
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,500 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 650 Gs
7.8/10
"A honest, capable used buy that rarely disappoints sensible riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Forgiving, confidence-inspiring handling
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Throttle body carbon buildup
−Weak sidestand frame mount
−Limited wind protection stock
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
8.2/10
"The unglamorous Swiss Army knife that never, ever lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Excellent long-distance fuel economy
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Uninspiring below 4,000rpm
−Stock suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Wind protection barely adequate
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