HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Lowest seat here
- SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE 85.5 cm Lowest seat here
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 84.3 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE) up to 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 230 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 800 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
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| Specification | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | SUZUKI |
| Model | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE |
| Engine size | 750cc | 800cc |
| Power | 90hp | 84.3hp |
| Torque | 74.6nm. | 77.9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 230kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers | Nissin, 2-piston calipers, dual 310mm discs, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, adjustable ABS-equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | 90/90-21M/C (54H), tube type |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | 150/70R17 M/C (69H), tube type |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel | The SHOWA Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel | The SHOWA Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 20 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9999 | $11349 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
-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 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE are closely matched in torque, while the XL750 TRANSALP has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the V-Strom 800 DE has more displacement.
Engine displacement
V-Strom 800 DE has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed power advantage (90 hp vs 84.3 hp).
Torque
XL750 TRANSALP and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar listed torque (74.6 Nm vs 77.9 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL750 TRANSALP is notably lighter on the listed weight (208 kg vs 230 kg). XL750 TRANSALP and V-Strom 800 DE have very similar seat heights (85.5 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and weight, while torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 84 hp on the SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 230 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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.
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