Suzuki vs Yamaha: 2020 Yamaha Tracer 700 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650XT | Visordown.com

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With the mid-weight adventure touring market bursting at the seams with options, Visordown takes a look at two takes on the long-legged mid-weight segment.
Both have under 700cc, around 70hp and cost around the same money. But which one should you find a space for in your garage?.
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@athanasiossakellaridis3275 4 года назад

In December i sold my 2008 V-Strom 650 to buy, what else, a Yamaha Tracer 700 2020. In the next 20 days it will be in my hands and I'm really sure that I'm going to find the fun that i lost riding the V-Strom so many years. Yes V-Strom is trouble free but that's only it for me.

@Elliot_Vulpe 4 года назад

Bro you talk about 600-700cc bikes. Where do you saw fun there??? I can understand having fun with 100-160hp but from 72hp fun???? More like commuting... and tracer have hard suspensions and bad wind protection, so maybe new v strom or a super tenere

@AndreasBrOlesen 4 года назад

FoxOn Commute You don’t need more than 70 hp to have fun on a motorcycle. Even less will do in most regards. Most of those +150 hp bikes are way overpowered for fun riding on public roads. Try bashing a 500 cc class bike around and you will know. There are other ways of having fun on a motorcycle than going fast in a straight line right? I kind of agree though that if you want to have more fun riding it seem a bit silly to “upgrade” from a v-strom to a Tracer 700.

@rockafella1690 4 года назад

@@Elliot_Vulpe Billy Big Balls here. You do your CBT on a Hyabusa mate aye? 😂

@andrewshore262 4 года назад

FoxOn Commute the new V Strom is a 1 litre bike, the 650 remains the same. I’ve got a 1 litre V strom gen 3, but the 650 outsells the 1 litre bike by almost 2:1, which is probably why the thousand got the upgrade. It was either that or drop it from the range, the 650 is very capable and you can really throw them around they’re great fun!

@hathaway.1166 4 года назад

FoxOn Commute Bruh I ride a scooter but I can still have fun on it

@johnfrye8452 3 года назад

I bought a Vstrom after riding baggers and cruisers for years. I don’ miss the big bikes at all. The Vstrom made riding fun again.

@UncleWally3 4 года назад

Here’s my not so humble opinion: Been riding over fifty years and still own a number of bikes, including sport, and standards. Along the way, I’ve bought three new ‘Stroms (‘09, ‘12, ‘15) and cumulatively ridden them long and hard over 200 000 kilometers. Through the jungles of Central America, mostly off road in Baja and Mexico proper and the frozen tundra of northern Canada. My 2012 now has over 100 000 kilometers; no issues. The only reason I won’t buy another is because I still have a perfectly good and fully farkled ‘15 XT model and the new release doesn’t add anything significant. I also went to buy the new 1050 ‘Strom but I’m going to pass on that too; if the the DL 650 doesn’t do the trick, I’d suggest buying a better (IE: much more expensive) bike. Bottom line: The DL650 V-Strom is far from perfect but, for most people, it’s perfectly fine.

@visordown 4 года назад

Thank you

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

Perfectly fine for me! I've had '06 (parts bike after being run off the road), '09 (still truckin' @ 110K) & '11 (as a replacement for the "09 that won't wear out). The Honda CB500X interests me as a "3/4 Strom650", but really I'm waiting to see what Suzuki will do as an update 650/700 in the next few years. I like my bikes (like my woman) steady, comfortable & dead set faithful. Go Strom or go home.

@UncleWally3 4 года назад

Ben Haynes I hear you! I had my ‘15 ‘Strom out yesterday, on and off pavement, and wondered why I have other bikes. Well, I know why I have other bikes, it’s because the ‘Strom hasn’t depleted my disposal income, yet another reason to keep a ‘Strom.

@dadmadforgot4050 4 года назад

‘Perfectly fine’ is... fine... but isn’t really what speaks to the passion that a lot of riders have.

@jeeves6490 4 года назад

@@dadmadforgot4050 A lot of those riders are chasing an image. The best way to make a Wee better or faster? A riding course. Worked with a bloke who used to put shit on my scooter for a couple of weeks, because he was a 'real rider' with his Ducati. My workmates took the fun out of it when they pulled him aside and told him I had other motorcycles. Of course, he bought every little bit of titanium bullshit for his bike, because weight reduction counts! He was only 25kgs overweight so shedding those grams counts. Strom reminds me of the bikes I started riding, UJM's that you ride to work all week, took to the hills to do a bit of scratching with your mates on the weekend and then take your girlfriend away for couple of days or weeks with all your gear. A do it all, everyday motorcycle. Amuses me, imagine if you had a friend that was unreliable, regularly cost you money, and left you stranded without warning on occasion, would you describe them as having 'character'?

@MARKINAU8 4 года назад

Range, hand guards, adjustable rear suspension, charger, rear rack, baggage option, one button start, low rpm assist....The Yamaha is no where near the Strom in terms of features.

@andrespolo2722 4 года назад

Not to mention the V strom does have off road feature as well.

@WildBikerBill Год назад

You left out center-stand option which to me, isn't an option. And the Yamaha doesn't have it!

@flippy66 Год назад

The rear suspension is equally adjustable on both (i.e. preload only).

@victorherrero4790 4 года назад

The Yamaha looks and feels sportier, more modern look, but nothin beats a classic¡! The Vstrom is tough as nails, reliable and jack of all trades. Plus I Love that Classic dash in the Vstrom....analogue+ digital is the best combo. I stick with the Vstrom..my next bike.

@geoffh784 4 года назад

I just ordered a 2020 Vstrom 650 to update from my 2012 Vstrom 650, yes it’s an older bike design but that means Suzuki have had time to engineer out the problems, they are simply reliable and practical.

@DanielGonzalez-jg5bx 4 года назад

I’m a new rider and selected the 2020 V-Strom 650XT as my first bike. I will be commuting daily but also looking forward to long road trips and off-road adventures. After months of research, I felt the V-Strom was the most versatile. I live in the US so the Tracer 700 is not available. It was between the V-Strom and the Versys. The V-Strom is so much more comfortable. Sat on Versys and felt as if my family jewels were getting crushed against the tank. The V-Strom provides a more linear powerband which I believe is better for a new rider compared to bikes like the Tracer or Versys that are probably more fun to ride but can get a new rider into trouble. I hear people complain about the dash on the V-Strom but I think it’s well designed and provides all the information you will ever need. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and in my case the V-Strom fits the bill. Looking forward to many years with my V-Strom.

@witodedonder4308 Год назад

Hey, i'm curious to hear how it (still) feels to ride your V-strom? Still happy, satisfied? :)

@flippy66 Год назад

How will a bike get anyone into trouble?

@paulrose6359 4 года назад

Like Mr. Wilkins, I also have been riding for over 50 years and have owned many, many machines over the years and I also have found the V-Strom to be quite an eye opener in so many ways that the bike just keeps a smile on my face every time I ride. I have owned a bunch of sport bikes and a my share of dirt bikes and standards, the Suzuki is a great blend of on and off road as well as sport touring. I am very happy with my DR 650 and intend to keep it for a long time. And I prefer large analog gauges over the digital ones. JMO jfrom a geezer.

@w00ey21 4 года назад

am i the only one who prefers the V-stroms analog tach? cant stand new dash's that look like an Ipad stuck on the bars

@rockafella1690 4 года назад

Think you might need to upgrade your ipad mate.

@ronjr009 4 года назад

I like the tach better on the V-Strom as well. A digital tach just doesn't seem right

@tigercs1 4 года назад

Analog tach is one of the reasons I bought a '15 V-strom :)

@YarHarFD 4 года назад

I prefer analog everything

@rogermty1971 4 года назад

Geran Simpson Same me, I like the analog everything in older BMWs 650 GS. My current bike Yamaha FZ6 has also a mixed tachometer and speed meter, very good looking and so easy to read.

@Oscar240z 3 года назад

If you are 6ft2 and want to take.a pillion the V Strom is the only choice! Awesome engine and a big bike feel with great grunt and torque.

@ljoelmchanley3676 4 года назад

After 41 years of riding and a number of different machines I will say the "funnest" bike I ever owned was a used $600 '83 honda XL600 that I beat further into the ground than it's previous owner, yes "fun" is a relative term and isn't necessarily a function of technology, price or horsepower.

@nomadenview Год назад

V-Strom = the official bike of "you can hate my design but you cannot hate my reliability"

@elmoomle4565 4 года назад

Great compo! Having tried both, here's my bottom line: While both are great, real world, road bikes, the Yamaha is the more 'disposable' feeling bike and the Suzuki is the one for the long haul, and is the 'keeper'.

@galehess6676 2 года назад

interesting. same for triumph, IMHO. VStrom is just a better bike, better engineered, smooth, not a world dominator, but slow and steady wins a lot of races

@kristoferdimos6880 3 года назад

I love the V twin engine and the deltabox placement of my vstrom ! It swallows cornerings so easy ! I am thinking to get some dirt bike tyres on it if i go on a mountain path! This bike is so great like the good old days!

@philsince59 2 года назад

Contrary to what the video said, the Wee does have riding modes. Parallel twins (with few exceptions) are boring and a dime a dozen. Even the V-Strom replacement will probably be a parallel twin unfortunately. If you love the character of the L twin your choices are pretty much Suzuki or Ducati and the Suzuki doesn't won't be in the shop every other month lol. Don't get me wrong, the Tracer is cool, but when the V-Strom turns off on to the dirt road, the Tracer probably should'nt follow. 10 years from now no one will be looking for an old Tracer, but vintage V-Stroms will still be sought after.

@realnachewa 4 года назад

V Strom for sure 😎👍 Not forgetting the fuel efficiency on V Strom 😃

@flippy66 Год назад

Tracer is more efficient.

@realnachewa Год назад

@@flippy66 there will always this one Yamaha guy… Cool 😎

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

The V-Strom isn't the coolest or most glamorous bike but you just can't go wrong with them. They do everything well at minimum cost where as the Tracer, while undeniably prettier & cooler, seems to be more a style over substance mock adventure bike to me. Not ridden one though so could be wrong of course!

@Sporttourer 4 года назад

What? The Tracer isn’t trying to look like or be an adventure bike lmao. That’s what the Tenere is for.

@ragerider6283 4 года назад

The styling & profile is an obvious nod towards adventure bikes, just like the BMW F900XR, which BMW class as an adventure bike incidentally. Where as Yamaha class the Tracer as a sport tourer despite them essentially being the same concept. I don't have an issue with "sport tourer" tag as it's a more accurate representation of what the bike is for imo. The Tracer is a sport tourer with adventure bike type looks which is the whole point of my comment. The V Strom is a better adventure bike because the Tracer isn't one. Ask Visordown why they decided to compare the V-Strom with the Tracer 700 instead of the Tenere 700.

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

@@ragerider6283 The Tracer is closer to the V-Strom in intended usage than the Tenere.

@jeeves6490 4 года назад

@@MrBenHaynes The Wee sits right between the two.

@flippy66 Год назад

If you don't think style matters with a motorbike, you're very unusual.

@PaydayGabeBCNV 4 года назад

Stateside commentor here 🙋‍♂️. Purchased a used 012 Vstrom 650 Adv model w/ all the factory kit. Toured it all over the western US states. Besides a little buzzy it was a brilliant ride w/basic maintenance. I traded it for a 09 KLR650. That was stupid. I definitely would consider another Vstrom purchase be it a 650 or 1k. A Swiss Army knife type machine. 💙 Cheers🍻, Gabe in Boulder City Nv. USA.

@rishrevsR13 4 года назад

I love how everyone is dissing the Tracer butt I think Yamaha intended the tracer to be a up right less torquee mt 07. And I love it

@florme6494 4 года назад

Having owned a 2012 vstrom 650 and now still a 2014 vstrom 1000 I would 100% go for the Vstrom. I love it’s quirky looks 😍. All the Vstrom models. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Trust me I know how the looks are perceived... I just don’t get it. Vstrom when I see one I love looking at its farkles. I think there goes a good practical person, someone who likes reliability, cornering, strong torque engines, comfort and going on adventures. They are such a nice versatile machine.

@eQui253 4 года назад

For fun and commuting i would pick the Tracer over the V-Strom.. for touring i would prefer the suzuki.

@harshasiddarth 4 года назад

Very good comparison review. Can you please make a comparison video on Vstorm 650 XT and Versys 650 please?

@SOV3r3IGN 4 года назад

Used to ride first gen VStrom, it was an excellent bike but very boring. As I wasn't doing much 2 up touring, and did a lot of in town comuting + weekend twisties I switched to 2nd gen Versys and it is a better bike for me. Only issue is vibration. Rode MT-07 the other day and that engine is a gem, so smooth. Thinking of buying a new Tracer now

@woeihwang 2 года назад

I used to ride VStrom 1000 (Concours 14 currently). VStrom’s upright riding position was extremely comfortable, much better than Concours. And its huge seat space is great for 2 ups. The few problems for me were its insufficient wind protection and its stability in windy situation.

@user-qg7iv3ve3u 4 года назад

Sometimes the good old is better, like the analog clock, is much clearer and legible than digital. The other parameters are preferably digital.

@crismuhammadbedoa9685 4 года назад

The V Strom Nailed it

@falchiherve2024 4 года назад

the v strom is in my heart..... a true perfect bike and a joy to ride......... yamaha, beside the roaring engine has nothing......

@Hooner77 4 года назад

Nice video. As the owner of a 2017 V-Strom 650 I have found it to be the best bike for me. Of course here the US we don't get the Tracer 700 so we cannot even compare the two. The Versys 650 would be its closest competition here. Both close in price and travel range. But if you think the V-Strom dash is dated I wonder what your opinion of the Versys dash is.

@jceaventurasenmoto1972 4 года назад

amigo la versys es mas asfaltica y el motor mas deportivo la vstron xt el motor es una delicia muy tranquila y empuja de una forma muy lineal, es la moto perfecta para el fin del mundo

@toby7504 4 года назад

The vstrom are the one l buy. Its a do it all bike. As a commuter my 04 vstrom works hard all winter with no fuzz. In summer it takes me on long trips fully loaded,and it takes me for fun on gravel/twisty backroads. Despite its 16yo this year it looks brand new. So yeah i go for the dl. The Yamaha looks very cool, but it feels small.

@trekkydelirium-vroom5821 4 года назад

Nice review; fair & honest verdict; i would love a comparaison review of all bikes with a 19 inches front wheel: CB500X, Desert Sled, F750GS, V85TT, Tiger 900GT, V-Strom650/1050XT, R1250GS... Thanks.

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

Sterling idea!

@chalonish 4 года назад

Vstrom for life

@jennydelacruz8804 4 года назад

Yuck

@embracethesuck1041 4 года назад

I feel like there's a good chance you got that tattoo. 😉

@wldct69 3 года назад

I agree

@davereinhart9933 4 года назад

Nice review! I would love to see a mid-weight adventure comparison. Perhaps the BMW 850 v Honda AT v KTM v Yamaha T7.

@johna6968 4 года назад

He wasnt messing about on that XT

@mrerm8315 4 года назад

Was getting it in them curves, I would never go that fast!

@szabolcsgaspar9441 4 года назад

Yeah...he was sitting on a 1000 in the curves. Look at the clutch...😀

@ryvoltz 4 года назад

Engine, dashboard and... that's it? What about brakes, suspension, clutch? There's quite a bit more to tell about those bikes. I missed a lot of info.

@martindavey8742 4 года назад

What pleasant change to find a sensible comparison!

@1LTNOE 4 года назад

Would love to see a comparison between the DL650 XT and the Tènèrè 700 in a real world test where they do highway, normal road, dirtroads and orr road. Fit the with equal tires and lets find out which one is the best budget adventure tourer and not which one is the best off roader...

@philmoreau8082 4 года назад

Sold my 650 V strom for a 700 Ténéré,what a mistake ! 10 times better for road use the Suzy,better confort,better autonomy,tubeless tyres,definitively my best bike for 44 years.And I can't stand the sound and caracter motor of the T7

@aydantambay6444 4 года назад

I think with passenger (my wife) the best choise is V-Strom.

@jeeves6490 4 года назад

Agreed, one of the key factors for me.

@stanleyknife1967 4 года назад

I think the PCP deal info for the v-strom is incorrect. The max deposit is £2350 down and with 4000 miles per annum works out at £66.17 per month (3% interest currently). £159 per month is based on an HP deal.

@skash61 4 года назад

@NoOrdinaryJoe - this makes more sense...

@tomassoyweyvon4902 3 года назад

Great Job on the Vid Mate, I'd like to see your comparison of a Triumph tiger and a Tenere

@arjenbootsma6881 4 года назад

The Wee Strom was the first bike I owned. I had it for 8.5 years and 70,000 miles. But I have to admit I traded up for a Versys 1000. I don't need the (limited) off-raod ability of a Strom, and it's hard to argue with the powerful and smooth engine of the big Versys.

@serigalajadian9190 3 года назад

I have The VStrom. It's my best friend now

@mindspinn311 4 года назад

Tracer 700 still not sold in the US 😑

@yachatruc 4 года назад

Hi. Would be great if you can compare the BMW F900xr / Tracer 900 / Tiger 900.

@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985 4 года назад

Love my ‘08 “Wee”Strom 650, amazing all rounder, but I wanted a little upgrade. Can’t get past the beak, so went with another equality bulletproof Yamaha this time with a shaft. Ride on!

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

I also dislike beaks. Did you buy a Super Tenere? I'd love a shaft, but with a mid capacity engine.

@ioandragulescu6063 4 года назад

very honest and correct versus I would say and I totally agree. I would like to add though that I think the seat on the Strom is more comfortable than the one on the tracer. I own a '19 650 XT Strom, rode an mt-07, never rode on a tracer though but I would guess the seat on the Tracer would be somewhere between the MT and the Strom in terms of comfort. One big advantage the Tracer has over the Strom is 20 kilos less weight.

@thomaskobeler4924 4 года назад

For me it's like comparing apples with oranges. One is a sports-tourer, the other a so called adventure bike. Both are delicious.

@volodymyrforos1031 4 года назад

Well, the v-strom is a pathfinder while the tracer is a tracer indeed to follow the path laid by the first)

@Needle620 3 года назад

Very clever

@hernanpatriota 3 года назад

Ok, ok I must confess, I bought the suzuki V strom, and I love it

@dleebox2268 2 года назад

The v Strom is always my pick 🥰

@njohnson3331 2 года назад

I've heard the Strom is soft in the suspension, and the 19 inch front makes it sluggish to turn in, but when I seen it in this video is seems to be doing just fine. Of course that rider is way more experienced than me, and I'm not really ever pushing the limits of a bike. I guess it's comforting to know that it's capable.

@njohnson3331 2 года назад

I wish the Tracer was available in the US.

@travatron4000 4 года назад

Yamaha really needs to bring the Tracer 700 to the US

@brokepetrolhead 4 года назад

2 great bikes and would love to upgrade to either, if you could just get the modern looks of the yamaha with the driveabilty of the suzuki.. There has to be a new vstrom 650 in the near future so will be interesting to see if it will stand alone modern design or a baby version of the 1050

@WatermarquePaul 4 года назад

Just sold my BMW R1200RT this week, realised my V-Strom 650 does exactly the same job using much less fuel and bulk. Ok maybe not with a passenger. Great for a few off road trails also, the RT wasnt!

@kimgardner4464 4 года назад

I'm selling my BMW 1200 GSA. Bought a Versys 650. The 1200 is just too big and bulky. Thinking of going to a Vstrom 650 to get less vibes (the Versys has high frequ buzzing).

@WatermarquePaul 4 года назад

Don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

@allwheeldrive 3 года назад

I've got a "classic" that still gives the thrills. My 04 (and updated here and there) VStrom 1000 seems to be good for just about anything...after a few things have been finally dialed in. The prospect of *either* of these two is really enticing. The overall engine performance is probably pretty close, now, but losing a few pounds is always a good thing. They surely are more entertaining in the twisties.

@nateriver7848 4 года назад

It's crazy how outdated-looking digital dashes are now. I think because of smartphones we're just used to seeing crisp color display.

@dleebox2268 Год назад

I like the t7 for around town & probably a build, the v strom is more the swiss army knife of the 2,V strom is my pick👊🏽😎

@VoLuTheR 4 года назад

idk about y'all that prefer Digital Tach, I own a bike with digital tach, they're bothersome, sometimes the light is too much and I can't see anything beyond 10m ahead.

@pateris 3 года назад

I guess it's the V-storm for me, to park along with my beloved Street twin…

@mohammedsheikh9479 3 года назад

Difficult to choose one among them however if Yamaha's wheel base should be increased by few inches will make it more relaxed touring bike for long rides.

@victorherrero4790 4 года назад

It missed the Kasaki Versys 650 and Honda Nc750 for a complete vs video. In this comparision is a close one, the Yamaha looks and driver sportier, but the Vstrom is a reliable as you can get and is a perfect all rounder, plus I love that hybrid dash...analogue just looks sportier and nicer. I would go for the Vstrom ...

@Cheezmonka 2 года назад

Geez the V-Strom rider was nuts. Took those curves like they were born and raised on them. I really need to go to a riding skills school....

@Enfiare 4 года назад

I prefer a 90 degree v, just wish the big 4 or more would give US a hypersports version that's serious!

@SumPixelz 3 года назад

As for as looks go, I defenitly prefer the Tracer. I just started riding and next spring I want to sell my recently purchased Honda NTV from 1992 and do some test riding. The Tracer is a good contender.

@steve-wu7jp 4 года назад

Like the vstrom 650, but could not go back to a Halogen headlight after owning a bike with LEDs. A good headlight is such an important safety feature.

@stamK. 4 года назад

Halogens can be really good too

@rockafella1690 4 года назад

My current bike has full LEDs all round and I can't say it's any better than any other bike I've owned. I'm sure there are examples where it's better though.

@paulnorman8274 4 года назад

@@stamK. ....And the 'Strom's is.Better than near any LED setup. K1600 is better, but that light assembly costs, and weighs, near as much as the entire 'Strom.

@TM-jy1xk 4 года назад

You can buy a aftermarked LED headlight for the V-strom. And yes I know it's not standard fitted. But I think it will get LED headlight in a 2021 update.

@chrisredfield3240 4 года назад

@@stamK. most of the time there not. All you can use is a 55w lamp and the only deciding factor of how bright it is will be the physical size of the reflector housing. Some of the projector housings are better but they still need too be rather big. Some bikes have led lights that are not great either. I would never go back to lamps again.

@andrewaarons5058 3 года назад

I would buy the Yamaha on looks alone over the V-Strom

@humanitysoldier422 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣 tipucal yamaha guys

@MaWerCimbro 4 года назад

V . Strom 650 XT forever.

@hudgodik6213 4 года назад

@marszym 4 года назад

How about Versys 650? How does it compare with those two?

@marszym 4 года назад

@@daubentonsbat4257 Thanks for sharing :) I'll have to do that. I can't pick which I shoul buy. I change my mind about it every couple of weeks :) Need to test drive all three.

@antonyjord 4 года назад

I prefer those with the 19 "front.

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

Yeah, It's a must have for me. 19" is goldilocks front.

@user-vx2zz6yd4d 4 года назад

At 2:52 it's the 1000 V-strom not 650. Hydraulic Cluth there...

@chrisredfield3240 4 года назад

The forks are USD on the 1000cc Too.

@felicidadenabagagem8936 4 года назад

Daq um ano estarei com a minha V-Strom 650🙌🏼

@miguelsotto-mayor9173 4 года назад

Yamaha

@ntdscherer 4 года назад

Why no Versys 650?

@jeffruebens8355 4 года назад

A V-twin sounds better and has more low rpm torque, but more vibration at higher rpm. I have 2 bikes- a V-twin for shorter trips at 60 mph or less, and an inline 4 for longer trips at 75 mph.

@yorkchris10 4 года назад

I prefer parallel twin now. I'd like a Tracer with the Strom wheels. It'd be nice if there was a compartment with USB plugs for electronic equipment.

@arzufbkz6099 3 года назад

Vstrom is love, Vstrom is life!

@lacrauzorro Год назад

Really like the style/design of the Tracer 7, but it lacks a simple thing like the TC. The Vstrom is a realiable bike and despite the dated looks, it's well equiped for the price range. Yamaha makes great bikes, but is too expensive for the base equipment it brings, at lesat for the midle range price bikes, imo!

@volt8684 Год назад

Superb review whilst I am looking at both these and new 800 strom thats toooooo heavy

@pierluigidesimone6971 4 года назад

the height ... the height of the saddle .......missing info crucial for adventure bikes. Also, I do not feel the Yamaha a real adventure bike.

@vasanttes287 4 года назад

Tracer 700 all the way.

@StefanosAndritsios 13 дней назад

which one of the two ?? for daily use on city traffic and sometimes trips with my girlfriend .. ?

@wrczane 4 года назад

Mm, no thanks. I've test ridden both bikes(albeit the pre face lift MT07 Tracer). Went with the Honda NC 750. Mainly thanks to it's frunk, long service intervals, a windscreen that has no buffeting at all and excellent fuel economy especially with the DCT gearbox. Power isn't everything.

@SOV3r3IGN 4 года назад

The Vstrom was the most boring bike in the world for so many years, then came Honda NC and wiped the floor with it

@sandwaves5642 4 года назад

If Honda could have placed a slipper assist clutch on the new CB500F/X, what is the "justifiable" reason for Yamaha ( I don't know about this Suzuki ) not to stick it on the new Tracer700 ? And again - they have replaced the problematic start switch from the 7/9 series on the Tenere 700, so why is it still there on this Tracer 700 ??? A TC ist not so expensive concept. The 7 series Yamaha still do not have it ! A simply - STINGY policy from Yamaha. They would like to give the buyers as less as possible.

@Ostwind-tw8be 2 года назад

i like V-Strom because of that dashboard and appearance.

@vageliskoios1062 4 года назад

Both bikes are good.. I own a versys 650 2017..The tracer is a 'jung little hooligan' the Strom is a 'mature guy' and the versys between them :)

@jeeves6490 4 года назад

The Versys is one of those on my radar, I loved my Wee and the passenger accomodation was one of the reasons it one over the Versys, last time. But now I'm shopping again........

@vageliskoios1062 4 года назад

@@jeeves6490 it's a great bike!!

@Mikael2650 4 года назад

Am I the only person that doesn’t like the 3 cylinder Yamaha engine? I had the MT-07 18’ but it didn’t for fill my wishes of a naked bike and sold it after only 1 year. Didn’t like the vibration from the engine and the lack of power after 6.000 rpm. Yesterday I tried the 700 tracer and the 650 v-storm, I wanted too compare them and I wanted too see if I felt the same way about the Yamaha engine. To my disappointment it was exactly the way I remembered it. I like the looks and the finesse of the tracer. It looks modern, while the V-Strom looks outdated BUT if I was going too choose between the two of them, there would be no doubt in my mind I would go for the V-Strom. It was way quicker then expected also I 6. Gear going from 135 too 160 km/t and I felt connected too the bike before I went in 2. Gear for the first time. Your confidence in riding a bike rises through the sky’s like never before. Only complain I have with both bikes was the wind protection. Both, on highest setting made so much turbulence that it make no sense having a windscreen And I came directly from my naked GSXS 750.

@dogzero1 2 года назад

The mt07 does not have a 3 cylinder engine. You a re a confused amateur.

@Mikael2650 2 года назад

@@dogzero1 U are right, still don't like the engine.

4 года назад

Give us a real world comparison, this was more like a spec comparison that you oculd read.

@kazz12211 4 года назад

Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha does not sell Tracer 700 in Japan.

@wildone2163 4 года назад

for me dl650 is lucking torque, it's nice reliable bike but somehow not inspirational enough for me. Done 8k km and probably will be selling it just after 1 year of ownership for Africa Twin.

@rzu7120 4 года назад

You mention PCP. I assume that is a purchase payment plan. If you’re buying a motorcycle, why do they care how many miles you ride it? Or, is that a lease plan?

@colinstorrar449 4 года назад

R Zu pcp is a purchase plan with a large payment at the end of the lease period if you want to keep the bike otherwise it returns to the shop. Best avoided if you plan on keeping the bike.

@chrisredfield3240 4 года назад

More mileage means you pay more each month. As at the end of the plan the higher mileage bike will be worth less

@shmac96 4 года назад

how do both of these bikes do on 2 up riding?

@shmac96 4 года назад

@@daubentonsbat4257 Awesome! Thank you for your response!

@got_to_roll 4 года назад

My wife rides pillion regularly on my 2013 V-strom 650. She's comfy for about 3 hours, I try to keep the rides under 5 hours😉

@BikerGirlTraveler 3 года назад

I wish the title of the video had mentioned that this is only a street test, which unless you are planing to ride the bike, like the V-Strom on the road, it is pretty useless. That is because there is a much impressive side the V-Strom, and that is the off road capabilities. The narrator mentioned "light trails," obviously he know little about the bike or has hardly any riding experience on the V-Strom off road. Because that thing can handle quite a bit off road. Specially with the proper tires, the kn,y complain is the small wheels, the bike could use a 21/19 set up, Vs. the 19/17 set up it uses. A bit more ground clearance and this bike would be amazing off roading. It would be nice if Suzuki came out with a version of the 650 and 1050 like that. They could call it the Rally version.

@kedarmore3220 4 года назад

Would like to see comparesan of Ajs Daytona vs Ajs roadster. Thanks

@noordinaryjoe1414 4 года назад

£89 per month for the Yam and £159 per month for the Suzy? Eh? No contest.

@skash61 4 года назад

Yeah, I thought that must have been an error... If not, the finance company must think residuals on the Tracer are twice that of the Vstrom. How was it Visordown didn't comment further..?

@calebh2642 4 года назад

Please bring the 700 tracer to north America

@wolffo999 4 года назад

great review

@noface5605 4 года назад

These are the bikes power rangers use. Pretty cool

@rog5150 4 года назад

I'd like to see you test Italy's 3rd best selling bike . The Benelli TRK502 against the Honda CB500X and the KTM 390 Adventure. Many cheap bikes are made in China India and Thailand, does that matter wrt reliability, build quality?