Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom versus Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Adventure
Honda

Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2004 bis 2016
Built von 2011 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 13.005 €
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Pros:
  • A lot of motorcycle at a manageable price
  • ABS as standard from 2011
  • easy handling
Pros:
Cons:
  • 67 hp in pillion mode a bit little
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length :
2.290 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 415 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.475 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.385 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
239 (max: 436 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 782 ccm
Hub: 48 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.400 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
488 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 106 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
400 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 159 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 148 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 256 mm)
imageIn fact, the V-Strom enjoys quite high popularity not only in the trade press but also among the rather demanding touring driver. And that's certainly not solely due to the attractive price of around €7,000. The lightweight and handy two-cylinder convinces with its advantages numerous touring drivers and also many newcomers. Without question: The SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom is rightly so popular and therefore one of the best-selling adventure bikes. It has been under construction since 2003. The official sales start was in 2004. The V-electricity was available in the colours: blue, black and silver at a price of 6990 €. In 2005 the switch for the stand and dipped light is no longer available and there is a red colour variant. In 2006 there are no technical changes but a two-colour coating in blue/silver replaces the unisilver version. From the 2007 model with ABS for 7390 € + additional costs.