Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

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 pistonPistonSingle 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 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,390 mmHeight1,570 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height900 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)243 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity24.2 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 Adventure Sports 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2019

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

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

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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