Honda Rebel 500 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 500
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
163 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
163 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
8.0/10
"The best value muscle cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Heavy at low speeds
−Suspension soft with passenger
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