Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Suzuki V-strom 800de
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Suzuki V-strom 800de. 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 800de: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure
Suzuki V-strom 800de
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
83 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
228 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)
~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure)
Weight
~215 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; CFMOTO official figures not widely published — treat as best estimate)
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approximately 17–20 km/L real-world average)
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 800de
8.2/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that bigger rivals simply cannot match."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful parallel twin
+Lightweight for segment
+Capable off-road ability
Cons
−Chain wears faster than expected
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Fuel range slightly disappointing
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