Suzuki V-Strom 650 vs Yamaha Ténéré 700: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025) and the Yamaha Ténéré 700 (2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Suzuki V-Strom 650 71 hp, Yamaha Ténéré 700 72.4 hp.
- Torque: Suzuki V-Strom 650 62 Nm, Yamaha Ténéré 700 68 Nm.
- Weight: Suzuki V-Strom 650 216 kg, Yamaha Ténéré 700 208 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)71
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 (2025)72.4 (best)
Torque Nm
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)62
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 (2025)68 (best)
Weight kg
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)216
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 (2025)208 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2025 · 650XT Adventure Remove |  2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2023-2025 | 2025 |
| Engine | 645cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, DOHC, 8-valve | 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin with crossplane crankshaft (CP2), now ride-by-wire throttle |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 645 cc | 689 cc |
| Power | 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm | 72.4 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 62 Nm @ 6,300 rpm | 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with revised gearbox internals, wet multiplate clutch, optional bidirectional quickshifter, O-ring chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 216 kg (wet) | 208 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 875 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 LBest | 16 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, preload adjustable, 150mm (5.9in) travel | 43mm KYB fork, preload-adjustable only, 210mm (8.3in) travel (reduced adjustability vs prior years) |
| Rear suspension | Link-type shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 160mm (6.3in) travel | KYB single shock, longer-stroke, rebound and preload adjustable |
| Brake system | Dual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ standard ABS | 3-mode switchable dual-channel ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs, Tokico 2-piston calipers | Dual 282mm discs, Brembo calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 260mm disc, Nissin 1-piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, Brembo caliper |
| Front tire | Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless | 150/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 10,899 (US)Best | USD 10,999 (US) |