Yamaha Tdm900 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tdm900 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Yamaha Tdm900: 86 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 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
Yamaha Tdm900
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 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
90 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tdm900
7.5/10
"An underrated all-rounder that punches well above its asking price."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Robust, low-maintenance drivetrain
Cons
−Underseat exhaust runs hot
−Shaft drive needs regular attention
−Ageing suspension on early examples
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
Picks that work on either bike.









