Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020 vs. Honda CB500X 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020

Honda CB500X 2019

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020 vs Honda CB500X 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020

Honda CB500X 2019

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020 compared to Honda CB500X 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020

Honda CB500X 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020

Honda CB500X 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	53.5 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.2 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	24.5 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	23.4 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Displacement	Displacement	248 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	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	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,150 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,295 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,421 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	188 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 250 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500X 2019

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools