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Honda CBR650R vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R5
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE2
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR650R209 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank15.4 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm855 mm
Ground clearance130 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Honda CBR650R weighs about 209 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Honda CBR650R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most pulling power, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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