Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Triumph Tiger 1050: 115 hp @ 9,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom: 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 1050
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,400 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1050
7.5/10
"A charismatic sports-tourer that rewards careful buying and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
Cons
−Early ABS pump failures costly
−Suspension mediocre for heavier riders
−Wind protection barely adequate
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
8.2/10
"The unglamorous Swiss Army knife that never, ever lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Excellent long-distance fuel economy
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Uninspiring below 4,000rpm
−Stock suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Wind protection barely adequate
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