Honda CB750 Hornet 2024 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Honda CB750 Hornet 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2024 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Honda CB750 Hornet 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2024 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Honda CB750 Hornet 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Honda CB750 Hornet 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.2
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	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	159 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	25 degree	Rake	64.2 degree
Trail	Trail	99 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	910 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,484 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	205 km/h	Top Speed	185 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	353 km	Range	476 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB750 Hornet 2024

Hardly anyone needs more bike than the CB750 Hornet, priced at just 8890 euros (in Austria) or 8780 euros (in Germany), for universal all-round use between city transport, day trip substitute and after-work fun rocket. Thanks to its "easy going" character, a broad grin under the helmet is virtually unavoidable on the Hornet. Like a real hornet in the wild, the Honda Hornet turns out to be surprisingly sociable and useful in everyday life. However, if it is pushed into a corner, it knows how to use its sting skilfully in close combat.

Powerful, high-torque engine good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

comprehensive electronics

favourable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swingarm not particularly sexy

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

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