Suzuki V-strom 650 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 650
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
71 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 650
8.5/10
"The sensible used adventure bike that genuinely delivers on every promise."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, proven reliability
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Soft stock suspension
−Sluggish below 3,500rpm
−Strong used prices
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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