Suzuki V-Strom 800 vs Honda VFR800X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki V-Strom 800stacks up against the Honda VFR800X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki V-Strom 800Honda VFR800X
Model year20262020
Price$10,249
Engine776 cc782 cc
Horsepower107 hp
Torque77 Nm
Weight223 kg
Seat height825 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L5.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
TiresDunlop® D614F 110/80 R19 M/C 59V / Dunlop® D614 150/70 R17 M/C 69V120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki V-Strom 800 vs Honda VFR800X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki V-Strom 800 and the Honda VFR800X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki V-Strom 800 brings its published horsepower in a 223 kg package, while the Honda VFR800X counters with 107 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: