Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs. Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 vs Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023 compared to Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	122 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	159 mm	Travel	94 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	64.2 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	853 mm
Height	Height	1,484 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.6 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	476 km	Range	277 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	114 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability