Honda NX500 2025 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Honda NX500 2025

Honda NX500 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

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Overview - Honda NX500 2025 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Honda NX500 2025

Honda NX500 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Technical Specifications Honda NX500 2025 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Honda NX500 2025
Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025
Honda NX500 2025
Honda NX500 2025
Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025
Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore67 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio12.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandShowa
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake27.5 degreeRake64 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail124 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,345 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth975 mm
HeightHeight1,415 mmHeight1,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)196 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)223 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2, A
RangeRange486 kmRange454 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.4 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda NX500 2025

Honda NX500 2025

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

The V-Strom 800 surprises with a high level of comfort, superior handling and sensible features ex works. The Adventure and DE versions in particular demonstrate touring expertise with character. If you are on the road a lot and attach importance to overview, comfort and utility, this is the right bike for you.

Well thought-out ergonomics with a good overview in city and touring mode

practical suspension with easily adjustable preload

standard features (such as heated grips and panniers) ideal for frequent riders

good balance between comfort and control

Limited tilt angle

Engine mapping very cosy

Rather nervous at low revs

Rough quickshifter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda NX500 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800

Price Honda NX500

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

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Current average market prices

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