Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Suzuki V-strom 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Suzuki V-strom 800. Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure: ~72 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, ~215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed by manufacturer), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 800: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure
Suzuki V-strom 800
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
83 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
220 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~72 hp @ 8,750 rpm
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~68 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed by manufacturer)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~215 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; CFMOTO official figures not widely published — treat as best estimate)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure
7.5/10
"Impressive budget adventure bike if dealer support exists nearby."
Pros
+KTM-derived engine, genuinely good
+Attractive retro adventure styling
+Ride modes and traction control
Cons
−Patchy dealer and parts network
−Suspension needs greasing attention
−Resale value still uncertain
Suzuki V-strom 800
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant do-everything middleweight that rarely disappoints serious riders."
Pros
+Punchy, tractable parallel-twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Stock luggage costs extra
−Resale rarely drops cheap
−Wind protection merely adequate
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