Honda Adv 350 vs Suzuki V-strom 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Adv 350 vs Suzuki V-strom 250. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki V-strom 250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Adv 350
Suzuki V-strom 250
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
31.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
125 km/h
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
Suzuki V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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