Honda Crossrunner 800 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crossrunner 800 vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Honda Crossrunner 800: 102 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom: 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crossrunner 800
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
102 hp @ 10,250 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
195 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Crossrunner 800
7.5/10
"The sensible rider's V4 — unglamorous, unbreakable, surprisingly satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof VFR-derived V4
+Genuinely practical daily rider
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Pre-2015 fuelling can stumble
−Lacks real adventure bike excitement
−Valve checks often skipped
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
8.2/10
"The unglamorous Swiss Army knife that never, ever lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Excellent long-distance fuel economy
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Uninspiring below 4,000rpm
−Stock suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Wind protection barely adequate
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