Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs. Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 compared to Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	63 mm
Engine power	Engine power	49 HP	Engine power	27.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	26.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	286 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,230 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,200 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	885 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	153 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

In principle, you can do anything with a V-Strom. It is, for example, a faithful hack'n moped that reliably gets you to work day after day. But it's also a weekend bike that you can take to the Kalte Kuchl or the Soboth on a Sunday. And of course, the V-Strom is particularly well suited for extended tours and trips.

Good-natured chassis

relaxed seating position

relatively powerful engine

aggressive exhaust trim

handguards

relaxed riding feel.

Not a really sophisticated look

windscreen a little too small.

Honda CRF300 Rally 2021

As a classic dual-sport bike, which unfortunately is all too rare these days, the lightweight Honda works very well both on and especially off the paved roads. In contrast to its predecessor, the CRF250 Rally, it has gained about 10 percent in power, but another 10 to 15 hp would be good for it. However, because the lower gears are now shorter, you can feel the increase in power, and the longer sixth gear allows for more relaxed cruising at higher speeds.

Real off-road capability

ample suspension travel and ground clearance

low weight

agility

Low power