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Triumph Speed 400 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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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

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 Plus4
  3. Triumph Speed 4000
  • 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
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 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

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Suzuki V-Strom 800DEHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomSuzuki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeClassicAdventureEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank13 L20 L9.8 L
On a full tank~390 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc776 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h200 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance158 mm220 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,570 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

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.

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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.