A comparison review has been published of the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT and the 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650. However, other outlets have also compared these models to other bikes, including the Ducati Multistrada 950 and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT, as well as different variants of the Suzuki V-Strom. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is also being discussed in the context of its enduring popularity as a budget adventure bike.