Comparison of Honda XL650V Transalp and Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 2017

Attribute	Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 2017 ×	Honda XL650V Transalp ×
General
Production from (year)	2017	2007
Make	Suzuki	Honda
Model	Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS	Honda XL650V Transalp
Category	Super motard	Sport touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	3
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. 34mm slant-type CV type carburettor x 2
Engine details	90-degree V-Twin	-
Displacement (cm³)	645	647
Power (kw)	50.4	38
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	69	55
Bore (mm)	81	79
Stroke (mm)	62.6	66
Gearbox	6-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	Chain, DID525V8, 118 links	-
Ignition	Electronic ignition	Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	11.2:1	9.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	41mm leading-axle fork, 220mm axle travel
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 172mm axle travel
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	260	240
Frame type	Twin-spar, aluminum	-
Front tyre	110/80-R19	-
Rear tyre	150/70-R17	-
Wheels	Aluminum rims, wire spoked	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black white yellow	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,560	1,505
Dry weight (kg)	216	191
Power/weight ratio	0.2333	0.199
Overall length (mm)	2,275	2,260
Seat height (mm)	830	843
Ground clearance (mm)	170	192
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	185	-
Fuel capacity (l)	20	19