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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • 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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank17 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm855 mm
Ground clearance130 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most ground clearance 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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