Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Overview - Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

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Technical Specifications Honda VFR 1200 F 2010 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	172 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	129 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,237 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Six pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	755 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,220 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	250 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR 1200 F 2010

Like the other Honda models in the test, the VFR is also convincing on the brakes and has no weaknesses when it comes to safety. It's just a shame that you have to refuel every 300 kilometres.

Mechanical dual-clutch transmission

incomparable acceleration feel

sporty driving style

sophisticated technology.

Extremely high consumption of urine.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

A very well-equipped Suzuki, the likes of which you don't see every day. From the extensively integrated electronics to the pleasant riding experience, you basically have everything you need for motorcycling.

Relatively low overall weight

pleasant sound

positive ergonomics and seat comfort

strong, well-controllable brakes

ABS

well equipped.

The engine does tend to slow down with a passenger on long journeys.