Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom vs Honda Adv 350. Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard model) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard model)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom
8.5/10
"The most sensible adventure bike you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel range
+Smooth, refined V-twin power
+Confidence-inspiring mid-corner stability
Cons
−Valve checks catch neglectful owners
−Screen turbulence above 80mph
−Early TBW fault code issues
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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