2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT

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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
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
100 pts
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
0 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

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
48.6 pts
Best fit here
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
57.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
80.6 pts
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
40.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
89.1 pts
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
15.1 pts

New rider friendly

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
28.9 pts
Best fit here
SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
72.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT 83.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 71 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT) up to 92 hp (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
  • Torque spans 62 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT) up to 75 Nm (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
  • Weight spans 210 kg (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 216 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT).
  • Displacement spans 650 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT) to 750 cc (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
Specification 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
Brand HONDA SUZUKI
Model 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT
Engine size 750cc 650cc
Power 92hp 71hp
Torque 75nm. 62nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 210kg 216kg
Front brake Axial mounted two-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc Tokico, 2-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped
Rear brake Single piston caliper, 256 mm single disc Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped
Seat height (cm) 85cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 90/90-21M/C 54H 110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless Bridgestone Battlax
Rear tyre 150/70R18M/C 70H 150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless Bridgestone Battlax
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 43 mm SFF-CA USD, 200 mm travel Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm
Rear suspension Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 190 mm travel Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 215km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.9 L – 5.5 L/100km 20 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15000 $9599
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View SUZUKI price list
Extra features

-Five-inch TFT Panel Multi information display, Type – C, Roadsync

-Riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel  and  User Mode

-HSTC: Three Level + OFF

-ESS, Dual-channel ABS (Rear ABS can be deactivated)

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

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2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT: listed specifications

The 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp and 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT are closely matched in weight, while the XL75O Transalp has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

XL75O Transalp has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

XL75O Transalp has a clear listed power advantage (92 hp vs 71 hp).

Torque

XL75O Transalp has a clear listed torque advantage (75 Nm vs 62 Nm).

Listed top speed

XL75O Transalp has a modest listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XL75O Transalp and V-Strom 650 XT have very similar listed weights (210 kg vs 216 kg). V-Strom 650 XT has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp has 92 hp compared with 71 hp on the SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT.

Which is lighter, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is lighter at 210 kg vs 216 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT.

Which is better, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or SUZUKI V-Strom 650 XT?

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.