Suzuki V-strom 1050 De vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
8.3/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that actually gets ridden hard."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel range
+Spoked tubeless wheels standard
Cons
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Quickshifter feels notchy downshifting
−Screen adjustment fiddly one-handed
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
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