Honda Crf450l vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf450l vs Suzuki Dr650. Honda Crf450l: 34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Crf450l
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 8,500 rpm (note: detuned from race spec for emissions/street compliance)
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
42 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: limited by gearing and engine tune for street compliance)
155 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 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 Crf450l
7.8/10
"The best trail bike you can legally ride to the trailhead."
Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight and nimble handling
+Rock-solid Honda reliability
Cons
−Tight valve service intervals
−Poor highway comfort overall
−Small fuel tank range
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
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