Bmw F 700 Gs vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 700 Gs
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
75 hp @ 7,300 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
77 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 700 Gs
7.5/10
"A genuinely honest adventure bike that rewards sensible buyers over brand chasers."
Pros
+Friendly, predictable parallel-twin
+Excellent low-speed manners
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Known throttle body issues
−Feels slow above 90mph
−Dealer servicing costs bite
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