Suzuki V-strom 1050 De vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
8.3/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that actually gets ridden hard."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel range
+Spoked tubeless wheels standard
Cons
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Quickshifter feels notchy downshifting
−Screen adjustment fiddly one-handed
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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