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Honda CD 70 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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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

Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Honda CD 701
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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 CD 70—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Suzuki V-Strom 800DEHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanSuzuki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeEverydayAdventureEveryday
Fuel average~55 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L20 L9.8 L
On a full tank~468 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc776 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power—84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque—78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—367 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—200 km/h87 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)230 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance136 mm220 mm165 mm
Wheelbase—1,570 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / Drum
ABS—Both wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)90/90-21 / 150/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about lightest. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most power, most pulling power 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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