CFMoto 800 MT Explore vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Excels in various riding scenarios Rider-friendly positioning and comfy seats Competitive pricing for its segment Includes ABS and traction control Read More
Things we don't like	--	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	799 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	90 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19 L	20.0 L
Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Clutch Type	Wet Multi Plate	Manual
Maximum Torque	75 Nm	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 65.7 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Power	9250 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Height	1475 mm	1405 mm
Width	853 mm	835 mm
Wheel Base	1531 mm	1560 mm
Kerb Weight	231 kg	213 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2234 mm	2275 mm
Seat Height	--	830 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.0 L
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Electric

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Link Type
Front Suspension	Upside-Down Fork	Telescopic Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	--	110/80 R19
Front Wheel Size	--	R19
Tyre Type	--	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	--	R17
Rear Tyre	--	150/70 R17

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport	Cruise Cruise
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS) Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS)
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Back Rest	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	No
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	--	Twin Spar Twin Spar

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No