Suzuki V-strom 650 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 650
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
71 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (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 650
8.5/10
"The sensible used adventure bike that genuinely delivers on every promise."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, proven reliability
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Soft stock suspension
−Sluggish below 3,500rpm
−Strong used prices
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
