Honda CB500X 2023 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

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Overview - Honda CB500X 2023 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2023 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Honda CB500X 2023
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore67 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio11.2
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 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake27.5 degreeRake64.2 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, 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
LengthLength2,155 mmLength2,275 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth910 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,484 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA
RangeRange486 kmRange476 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions82 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions100 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption3.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2023

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500X vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Honda CB500X

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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