BMW G 310 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Well-defined GS fly line Strong and stable USD fork at the front Incredible engine performance at different speeds Read More	Excels in various riding scenarios Rider-friendly positioning and comfy seats Competitive pricing for its segment Includes ABS and traction control Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.0 L	20.0 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Emission Control	Euro 4	Euro 4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.2:1
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	--
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	308 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1560 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	213 kg
Height	1230 mm	1405 mm
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2275 mm
Width	880 mm	835 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	830 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.0 L
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Ignition System	--	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	110/80 R19	110/80 R19
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring Sport, Touring	Cruise Cruise
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS) Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS)
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc