Yamaha Tdm 900 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tdm 900
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
86 hp @ 7,500 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tdm 900
8.0/10
"A genuinely brilliant all-rounder that the market still hasn't figured out."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular attention
−Forks weep on tired examples
−Polarising slab-sided styling
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
Top 10 Accessories
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