Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Suzuki Dr650. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt600
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
