Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Honda X-adv 750. 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 X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki V-strom 250
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
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 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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