Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Honda Africa Twin. 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. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 250
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention
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