Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Honda Xl750 Transalp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 800 vs Honda Xl750 Transalp. 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 Xl750 Transalp: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, Honda 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 800
Honda Xl750 Transalp
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
92 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated, Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L, real-world estimate)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 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 Xl750 Transalp
8.5/10
"Honda's best mid-size adventure bike in years — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Screen scratches easily
−Braking software needs update
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