Yamaha Xt660r vs Suzuki Dr 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt660r vs Suzuki Dr 650. Yamaha Xt660r: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dr 650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt660r
Suzuki Dr 650
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
165 km/h
165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt660r
7.5/10
"A genuinely tough, unfussy adventure bike that earns its keep daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reputation
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracking known issue
−Stock shock disappoints off-road
−Uninspiring top-end performance
Suzuki Dr 650
8.2/10
"The most reliable used dual-sport under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and available parts
+Simple carbureted maintenance
Cons
−Seat comfort is brutal
−Lean factory jetting issue
−Uninspiring highway performance
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