SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT vs 2025 Honda NC750X

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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.

Top on paper
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
64 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
36 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

SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
45.8 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
57.8 pts

Touring / long rides

SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
59.4 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
62.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
65.8 pts
2025 Honda NC750X
33.1 pts

New rider friendly

SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
41.8 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NC750X
58.2 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 59 hp (2025 Honda NC750X) up to 71 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT).
  • Torque spans 62 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT) up to 69 Nm (2025 Honda NC750X).
  • Weights are very close.
  • Displacement spans 650 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT) to 700 cc (2025 Honda NC750X).

Reader votes so far — total 3: SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT (2); 2025 Honda NC750X (1).

Specification SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT 2025 Honda NC750X
Brand SUZUKI HONDA
Model SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT 2025 Honda NC750X
Engine size 650cc 700cc
Power 71hp 59hp
Torque 62nm. 69nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 216kg 216kg
Front brake Tokico, 2-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped 296 mm floating discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 80cm
Front tyre 110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless Bridgestone Battlax 120/70-17
Rear tyre 150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless Bridgestone Battlax 160/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm Showa 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped mono-shock, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 200km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 5 L/100km 14.1 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9599 $10000
Brand price lists View SUZUKI price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-LCD Display, Suzuki’s Advanced Traction Control System, Suzuki Easy Start System, Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist feature

– 5" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, shift-up indicator, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, emergency stop blinking lights
– Riding modes, traction control (switchable, adjustable), engine brake control, engine power control
– 23-litre storage compartment, adjustable brake lever, parking brake (DCT). Optional: USB-C port in storage compartment, heated grips, centre stand

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2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT vs 2025 Honda NC750X: listed specifications

The 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT and 2025 Honda NC750X are closely matched in weight, while the V-Strom 650 XT has more peak power, and the NC750X has more displacement and torque.

Engine displacement

NC750X has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

V-Strom 650 XT has a clear listed power advantage (71 hp vs 59 hp).

Torque

NC750X has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 62 Nm).

Listed top speed

V-Strom 650 XT and NC750X have very similar listed top speeds (200 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

V-Strom 650 XT and NC750X have very similar listed weights (216 kg vs 216 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: V-Strom 650 XT is listed higher (83.5 cm) than NC750X (80 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT vs 2025 Honda NC750X?

Both are listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT or 2025 Honda NC750X?

SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT has 71 hp compared with 59 hp on the 2025 Honda NC750X.

Which is lighter, SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT or 2025 Honda NC750X?

Both weigh 216 kg in our database.

Which is better, SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT or 2025 Honda NC750X?

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.