Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 1050 vs Honda Adv 350. Suzuki V-strom 1050: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 V-strom 1050
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
247 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; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
125 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 1050
8.2/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that secretly rewards every mile ridden."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin, effortless cruising
+Excellent wind protection standard
+Solid, predictable handling
Cons
−Predictable but uninspiring styling
−Heavy below 30mph
−Screen adjustment is fiddly
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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