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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200

Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. Suzuki V-strom 1050: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Suzuki V-strom 1050 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
261 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Suzuki V-strom 1050
Suzuki V-strom 1050
8.2/10

"The sensible adventurer's choice that secretly rewards every mile ridden."

Pros
+Torquey V-twin, effortless cruising
+Excellent wind protection standard
+Solid, predictable handling
Cons
Predictable but uninspiring styling
Heavy below 30mph
Screen adjustment is fiddly
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10

"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."

Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
Fuel economy is genuinely poor
Stock seat destroys you
Dated electronics and display

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