Honda Crf300l vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf300l vs Suzuki Dr650. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf300l
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
155 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
