Honda X-adv 750 vs Suzuki V-strom 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda X-adv 750
Suzuki V-strom 800
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
83 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
220 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
238 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
Suzuki V-strom 800
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant do-everything middleweight that rarely disappoints serious riders."
Pros
+Punchy, tractable parallel-twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Stock luggage costs extra
−Resale rarely drops cheap
−Wind protection merely adequate