BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	11.2:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Displacement	853 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	70 bhp	70 bhp
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Ignition Type	--	Transistorized
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Dimension

Length	2300 mm	2275 mm
Curb Weight	211 kg	216 kg
Wheelbase	1593 mm	1560 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	455 kg	--
Height	244 kg	1405 mm
Width	939 mm	910 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	860 mm	835 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
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