SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE vs 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.
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.
- SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- HONDA NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X) up to 84.3 hp (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X) up to 77.9 Nm (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Weight spans 224 kg (HONDA NC750X) to 230 kg (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (HONDA NC750X) to 800 cc (SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE).
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| Specification | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE | HONDA NC750X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | HONDA |
| Model | SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE | HONDA NC750X |
| Engine size | 800cc | 700cc |
| Power | 84.3hp | 58.5hp |
| Torque | 77.9nm. | 69nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 230kg | 224kg |
| Front brake | Nissin, 2-piston calipers, dual 310mm discs, adjustable ABS-equipped | 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Rear brake | Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, adjustable ABS-equipped | 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21M/C (54H), tube type | 120/70ZR-17M/C |
| Rear tyre | 150/70R17 M/C (69H), tube type | 160/60ZR-17M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | The SHOWA Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | The SHOWA Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 5 L/100km | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $11349 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -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 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE vs 2023 HONDA NC750X: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE and 2023 HONDA NC750X are closely matched in weight, while the V-Strom 800 DE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
V-Strom 800 DE has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
V-Strom 800 DE has a clear listed power advantage (84.3 hp vs 58.5 hp).
Torque
V-Strom 800 DE has a modest listed torque advantage (77.9 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
V-Strom 800 DE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
V-Strom 800 DE and NC750X have very similar listed weights (230 kg vs 224 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: V-Strom 800 DE is listed higher (85.5 cm) than NC750X (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE vs HONDA NC750X?
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA NC750X.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE or HONDA NC750X?
SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE has 84 hp compared with 59 hp on the HONDA NC750X.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE or HONDA NC750X?
HONDA NC750X is lighter at 224 kg vs 230 kg for SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE.
Which is better, SUZUKI V-Strom 800 DE or 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.
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