Suzuki V-Strom 650XT vs Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki V-Strom 650XTstacks up against the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Suzuki V-Strom 650XT | Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $6,349 |
| Engine | 645 cc | 648 cc |
| Weight | 216 kg | 214 kg |
| Seat height | — | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 12.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | — | Disc |
| Rear brakes | — | Disc |
| Tires | Bridgestone® BATTLAX Adventure 110/80 R19 59V / Bridgestone® BATTLAX Adventure 150/70 R17 69V | 100 / 90 R18 M/C 56H / 130 / 70 R18 M/C 63H |
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT vs Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT and the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT brings its published horsepower in a 216 kg package, while the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 counters with its own power figure at 214 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: