Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which has more power?

Honda Cb500x produces 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Suzuki V-strom 800 produces 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm. Suzuki V-strom 800 wins by 36 hp.

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Cb500x 197 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki V-strom 800 220 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Cb500x is lighter by 23 kg.

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Cb500x 7.8/10 and Suzuki V-strom 800 8.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 800 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Cb500x caveat: You need pace or daily highway wind blasting. Suzuki V-strom 800 caveat: You want bargain-bin pricing or pure sportbike thrills.

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which is better for beginners?

Honda Cb500x is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 47 hp is manageable. The Suzuki V-strom 800 is better held for a second bike.

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which should I commute on daily?

Suzuki V-strom 800 — Touring-minded riders wanting versatile, unfussy daily capability.

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800

Q: Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Cb500x 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Suzuki V-strom 800 185 km/h (estimated).

Q: Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Cb500x 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average), Suzuki V-strom 800 4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.