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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Kawasaki Z650

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE4
  2. Kawasaki Z6502
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Petrol tank20 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc649 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm
Ground clearance220 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z650?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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