Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Yamaha Ténéré 700 undercuts the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE by about $800, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE leads on power with 84 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Suzuki
Suzuki V-Strom 800DEThe verdict
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
72 hp.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
84 hp and 0.37 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Our 8.5/10 at $10,799, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
205 kg with an 875 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
Still torn between them?
Answer a few questions and we'll rank every bike by how well it fits you.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes the most power at 84 hp and 78 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,799.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 is the lightest at 205 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha Ténéré 700: 72 hp and 205 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
