Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs. Honda NX500 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda NX500 2024

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs Honda NX500 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda NX500 2024

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 compared to Honda NX500 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda NX500 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda NX500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	49 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	43 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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double 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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 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 NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger