BMW F 850 GS vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	11.2:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Displacement	853 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	95 bhp	70 bhp
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12 V, 10 Ah	12 V
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--
Ignition Type	--	Transistorized

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Link Type
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Body Frame Material	Steel	Alloy
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	--	Twin-Spar

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	229 kg	216 kg
Dry Weight	216 kg	--
Height	1356 mm	1405 mm
Length	2305 mm	2275 mm
Wheelbase	1593 mm	1560 mm
Width	922 mm	910 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	860 mm	835 mm
Gross Weight	445 kg	--
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Central Locking	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Rain Road, Rain	Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Launch Control	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No