Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Suzuki V-strom 650 produces 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 31 hp.

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki V-strom 650 216 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Suzuki V-strom 650 is lighter by 10 kg.

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki V-strom 650 8.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 650 caveat: You crave excitement, performance, or visual drama. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Suzuki V-strom 650 71 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Suzuki V-strom 650: 216 kg, 71 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki V-strom 650 185 km/h, Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Africa Twin is the faster of the two.

Q: Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki V-strom 650 4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki V-strom 650 vs Honda Africa Twin. Suzuki V-strom 650: 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.