Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power60 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement680 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,275 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth905 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,305 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height837 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2017

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

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Honda XL 700V Transalp

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Honda XL 700V Transalp

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