2024 BMW F 800 GS vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 84.3 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE) up to 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Torque spans 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE) up to 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Weight spans 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 230 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 800 GS | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | SUZUKI |
| Model | BMW F 800 GS | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
| Engine size | 800cc | 800cc |
| Power | 87hp | 84.3hp |
| Torque | 91nm. | 77.9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 230kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Nissin, 2-piston calipers, dual 310mm discs, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80 R19 | 90/90-21M/C (54H), tube type |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | 150/70R17 M/C (69H), tube type |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm | The SHOWA Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping | The SHOWA Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 20 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $11349 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights -LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers |
-TFT panel, Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, The Suzuki Easy Start System, Controller Area Network (CAN bus), Low RPM Assist System, Two-mode Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Bi-directional Quick Shift System (QS), Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)*, Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) |
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2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 800 GS and 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the F 800 GS has more torque, and the V-Strom 800 DE has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
F 800 GS and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar engine displacement (800 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
F 800 GS and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar peak power (87 hp vs 84.3 hp).
Torque
F 800 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (91 Nm vs 77.9 Nm).
Listed top speed
V-Strom 800 DE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 800 GS and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar listed weights (227 kg vs 230 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: V-Strom 800 DE is listed higher (85.5 cm) than F 800 GS (81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 800 GS vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 800 GS or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
BMW F 800 GS has 87 hp compared with 84 hp on the SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is lighter, BMW F 800 GS or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
BMW F 800 GS is lighter at 227 kg vs 230 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is better, BMW F 800 GS or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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