CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

Overview - CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

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Technical Specifications CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Engine power	Engine power	93.8 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	159 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Rake	Rake	35 degree	Rake	64 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,234 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	853 mm	Width	835 mm
Height	Height	1,277 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,531 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	225 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2025

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive