Honda Cb500x vs Suzuki V-strom 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb500x
Suzuki V-strom 800
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
83 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
220 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb500x
7.8/10
"The most sensible used motorcycle purchase under six thousand dollars."
Pros
+Essentially indestructible engine
+Abundant used supply
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Wind protection genuinely poor
−Suspension soft for loaded touring
−Resale drops fast
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