CF MOTO 450SR vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

CF MOTO 450SR
28 pts
Top on paper
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
72 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
58 pts
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
44.6 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 450SR
34 pts
Best fit here
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
77.7 pts

Sporty riding

CF MOTO 450SR
44 pts
Best fit here
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
70.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 450SR
81.3 pts
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
13.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • CF MOTO 450SR 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE 85.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 6 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 47 hp (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 84.3 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
  • Torque spans 39 Nm (CF MOTO 450SR) up to 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (CF MOTO 450SR) to 230 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
  • Displacement spans 450 cc (CF MOTO 450SR) to 800 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).

Reader votes so far — total 1: CF MOTO 450SR (1); SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE (0).

Specification CF MOTO 450SR SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
Brand CF MOTO SUZUKI
Model CF MOTO 450SR SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE
Engine size 450cc 800cc
Power 47hp 84.3hp
Torque 39nm. 77.9nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 152kg 230kg
Front brake 320 mm Single disck Brembo M40 Nissin, 2-piston calipers, dual 310mm discs, adjustable ABS-equipped
Rear brake 220mm Single disc, Single-piston floating caliper Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, adjustable ABS-equipped
Seat height (cm) 79.5cm 85.5cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 90/90-21M/C (54H), tube type
Rear tyre 150/60 R17, CST ADRENO HS AS5 150/70R17 M/C (69H), tube type
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 37 Upside down telescopic fork adjustable damping The SHOWA Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension Central Shock The SHOWA Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Motorcycle type Supersport Adventure
Top speed 228km/h 210km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.3 L/100km 20 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5699 $11349
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View SUZUKI price list
Extra features

-Sport windshield, Engine protection sliders

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Ghost display, Bluetooth and Navigation features -Power modes including Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

-TFT panel, Ride-by-Wire Electronic Throttle System, The Suzuki Easy Start System, Controller Area Network (CAN bus), Low RPM Assist System, Two-mode Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Bi-directional Quick Shift System (QS), Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)*, Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS)

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2023 CF MOTO 450SR vs 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 450SR and 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE differ on the listed specifications: the 450SR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the V-Strom 800 DE has more displacement, peak power and torque.

Engine displacement

V-Strom 800 DE has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 450 cc).

Peak power

V-Strom 800 DE has a clear listed power advantage (84.3 hp vs 47 hp).

Torque

V-Strom 800 DE has a clear listed torque advantage (77.9 Nm vs 39 Nm).

Listed top speed

450SR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 210 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

450SR is notably lighter on the listed weight (152 kg vs 230 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: V-Strom 800 DE is listed higher (85.5 cm) than 450SR (79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450SR vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?

CF MOTO 450SR is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450SR or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?

SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE has 84 hp compared with 47 hp on the CF MOTO 450SR.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450SR or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?

CF MOTO 450SR is lighter at 152 kg vs 230 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.

Which is better, CF MOTO 450SR or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.