Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power49 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque60 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,290 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,390 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

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 CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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