Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Bmw F 750 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Bmw F 750 Gs. Suzuki V-strom 800: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 V-strom 800
Bmw F 750 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
187 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
221 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
77 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
83 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
187 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 800
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant do-everything middleweight that rarely disappoints serious riders."
Pros
+Punchy, tractable parallel-twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Stock luggage costs extra
−Resale rarely drops cheap
−Wind protection merely 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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