Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Overview - Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Technical Specifications Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.5 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	745 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Three pistons	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	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	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	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,510 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	920 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,640 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	658 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	262 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	151 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2016

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends