BMW F900XR vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW F900XR and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of BMW F900XR is ₹ 10,95,000 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,89,507. BMW F900XR is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW F900XR and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

F900XR vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	F900XR	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 10,95,000	₹ 8,89,507
Capacity	895 cc	645 cc
Power	103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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F900XR

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 10,95,000
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V-Strom 650 XT

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₹ 8,89,507
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F900XR
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V-Strom 650 XT
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	--
Max Torque	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	--
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	895	645
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	86	81
Stroke (mm)	77	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13.1 : 1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Electric	Electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Water Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet-Multiple-disc	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15.5	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.5	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	260
Calliper Type	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR 17	110/80R19M/C 59V, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR 17	150/70R17M/C 69V, tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,160	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	860	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,320	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,521	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	170
Seat Height (mm)	825	835
Chassis Type	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	--
Battery	12 V / 12 Ah, Maintenance-free	--
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	Halogen and Bulb Type
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillight	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 895cc engine is loaded with torque
- Equipped with top-spec safety electronics
- Extremely comfortable on long rides
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Expensive after-sales
- Limited sales, service reach
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated