Honda Nc750x vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nc750x vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Honda Nc750x: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approx. 220 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Nc750x
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
214 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approx. 220 kg)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approximately 26 km/L real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nc750x
7.8/10
"The most sensible motorcycle you'll ever slightly resent owning."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Clever integrated helmet storage
Cons
−Engine completely lacks character
−Suspension wallows when loaded
−DCT adds purchase complexity
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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