Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE — Hardcore Rally Twin vs Plush ADV All-Rounder
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
Ténéré 700 is 25 kg lighter (205 kg vs 230 kg) and narrower between the knees for technical off-road trails; V-Strom 800DE counters with a 20 L tank, standard bi-directional quickshifter, Gravel TC mode, and plusher highway comfort.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Yamaha Ténéré 700 (XTZ690 CP2) | Suzuki V-Strom 800DE / 800 (DL800DE) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 689 cc · 73.4 hp · 68 N·m | 776 cc · 84.3 hp · 78 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 875 mm (34.4 in) · 205 kg (452 lbs) | 855 mm (33.7 in) · 230 kg (507 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 16 L → ~368 km (229 mi) | 20 L → ~454 km (282 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 | 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 |
| OEM Oil Filter | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 | 16510-07J00 / HF138 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 90/90-21 M/C 54V / 150/70R18 M/C 70V 32 / 36 PSI (220/250 kPa) |
90/90-21 M/C 54H / 150/70R17 M/C 69H 33 / 36 PSI (225/250 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK LMAR8A-9 (×2) · YTZ10S | NGK LMAR8BI-9 (×2) · FTX12-BS / YTX12-BS |
| Valve Check Interval | 40,000 km | 24,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Shared trail gotcha: BOTH run tube-type wire-spoke wheels! Oil service differs sharply: Ténéré 700 takes just 2.6 L (HF204) with 40,000 km valve checks, while V-Strom 800DE requires 3.9 L (HF138) and 24,000 km valve checks.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.