Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally vs Suzuki V-strom 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
Suzuki V-strom 250
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally
8.5/10
"Buy it used, fix the seat, and never look back."
Pros
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Öhlins suspension genuinely excellent
+Lightweight for adventure class
Cons
−Stock seat absolutely terrible
−Screen vibrates annoyingly
−Wind protection fairly poor
Suzuki V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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