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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 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

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L20 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm855 mm
Ground clearance170 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,570 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most power, most pulling power 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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