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Triumph Speed 400 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 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

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L20 L
On a full tank~390 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance158 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down 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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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