BMW R 1200 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.2:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Displacement	1170 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	70 bhp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	Transistorized
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	Alloy
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Twin-Spar
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Link Type
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	910 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	216 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1560 mm
Height	1410 mm	1405 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	170 mm
Length	--	2275 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	--	835 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Brake

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