Honda Varadero 125 vs Suzuki Dl250 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Varadero 125
Suzuki Dl250 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
14.8 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
152 kg
187 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
152 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Varadero 125
7.5/10
"The best-built 125 money can buy, with real-world limitations."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda twin engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Genuinely struggles on motorways
−Expensive fairing replacements
−Carburetor needs regular attention
Suzuki Dl250 V-strom
7.8/10
"The smartest used small-adventure buy under four grand."
Pros
+Bulletproof Suzuki reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Holds value well
Cons
−Motorway cruising feels strained
−Fairing plastics crack easily
−Limited aftermarket support