Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Suzuki Raider R150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Suzuki Raider R150. Harley-davidson Street 500: 33 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Suzuki Raider R150: ~13.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm (carbureted); ~15.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate) hp, ~107–112 kg (curb/wet weight depending on variant) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street 500
Suzuki Raider R150
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
13.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
13.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
107 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
33 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~13.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm (carbureted); ~15.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate)
Torque
42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~13.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (carbureted); ~14.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (Fi variant — best estimate)
Top Speed
145 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated; note: varies by variant and conditions)
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
~107–112 kg (curb/wet weight depending on variant)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, typical real-world average)
35–40 km/L (approximately 2.5–2.9 L/100km, real-world average; Fi variant slightly more efficient)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street 500
5.5/10
"A capable city learner you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Cheap used market prices
+Manageable size for beginners
+Decent fuel economy
Cons
−Asthmatic on highways
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Rapid depreciation in resale
Suzuki Raider R150
8.2/10
"The sharpest used buy under two grand, period."
Pros
+Strong, rev-happy engine
+Tight, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Fuel injection runs cleanly
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Cramped above average height
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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