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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Tenere 700

Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Tenere 700

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Yamaha Tenere 700. 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 Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Suzuki V-strom 1050 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; Suzuki 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 (approximately 15–18 km/L 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
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 Tenere 700
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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SW-Motech Crash Bar System Yamaha Tenere 700
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Yamaha Tenere 700
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Battery
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2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Adventure Touring - CHAIN GUIDE KIT - BW3-F21G0-V0-00
Chain & Lube
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Pirelli Angel ST 120/70ZR17 (58W) Front & 180/55ZR17 (73W) Rear Motorcycle Tires – High-Performance Sport Touring Tire for Enhanced Grip, Durability & Stability – Fits Sport & Touring Bikes
Tires
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Mesh Riding Jacket
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
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