BMW S 1000 XR vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility 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	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	20.0 L
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.2:1
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	--
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Width	917 mm	835 mm
Length	2333 mm	2275 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	213 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1560 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	830 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Height	1411 mm	1405 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
Ignition System	--	Electric
Fuel Supply System	--	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	150/70 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Twin Spar Twin Spar

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Yes