Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which is faster?

Top speed: Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x 180 km/h, Suzuki V-strom 800de ~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure). Suzuki V-strom 800de is the faster of the two.

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which is lighter?

Weight: Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x 229 kg (curb weight), Suzuki V-strom 800de 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~8–10 kWh/100km real-world average), Suzuki V-strom 800de 5.0–5.8 L/100km (approximately 17–20 km/L real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x 7.8/10 and Suzuki V-strom 800de 8.2/10. Suzuki V-strom 800de scores higher on the overall verdict. Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x caveat: You regularly tour without reliable charging infrastructure. Suzuki V-strom 800de caveat: You need serious long-distance touring comfort.

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x 100 hp, Suzuki V-strom 800de 83 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x: 229 kg, 100 hp. Suzuki V-strom 800de: 228 kg, 83 hp.

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de

Q: Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de — which has more power?

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x produces 100 hp @ peak (continuous rated ~46 hp) — Note: Zero rates power differently; peak figure is estimated; Suzuki V-strom 800de produces 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm. Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x wins by 17 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x vs Suzuki V-strom 800de. Zero Motorcycles Dsr/x: 100 hp @ peak (continuous rated ~46 hp) — Note: Zero rates power differently; peak figure is estimated hp, 229 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki V-strom 800de: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.