BMW K 1600 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	--
Alternator	700 W	--
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Displacement	1649 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	70 bhp
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Electrical

Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Ignition Type	--	Transistorized

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy	Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge	Twin-Spar
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Front Suspension	--	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Link Type

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1560 mm
Height	1465 mm	1405 mm
Width	1000 mm	910 mm
Length	2489 mm	2275 mm
Curb Weight	336 kg	216 kg
Category	Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	750 mm	835 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Brake

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