Bmw F 800 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 800 Gs
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 800 Gs
7.8/10
"The honest adventurer's BMW — less ego, more actual riding."
Pros
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Tall seat excludes shorter riders
−Pre-2013 suspension feels vague
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