Honda Varadero 125 vs Suzuki V-strom 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Varadero 125 vs Suzuki V-strom 250. Honda Varadero 125: 14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 152 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Varadero 125
Suzuki V-strom 250
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
189 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)
Weight
152 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
~3.2 L/100km or ~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 V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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