Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Honda Adv 350. Suzuki V-strom 800: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 800
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 800
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant do-everything middleweight that rarely disappoints serious riders."
Pros
+Punchy, tractable parallel-twin
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Stock luggage costs extra
−Resale rarely drops cheap
−Wind protection merely adequate
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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