Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Overview - Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

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Technical Specifications Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	94 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	996 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	835 mm
Height	Height	1,465 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	838 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	276 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2023

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive