Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Bmw F 750 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Bmw F 750 Gs. 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. Bmw F 750 Gs: 77 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 187 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Bmw F 750 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
71 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
187 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
221 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
77 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
187 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw F 750 Gs
7.5/10
"A sensible, capable mid-weight that rewards pragmatism over passion."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Bland, uninspiring character
−Limited serious off-road ability
−Options massively inflate used prices
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