Which bike is better Honda Africa Twin or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

According to our average user rating, Honda Africa Twin has a score of 5.0/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.

Which bike among Honda Africa Twin and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda Africa Twin or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

Honda Africa Twin is heavier (239 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (216 kg).

Honda Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,92,576. Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda Africa Twin and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

Africa Twin vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Africa Twin	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 16,01,500	₹ 8,92,576
Capacity	1082 cc	645 cc
Power	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm
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Africa Twin

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₹ 16,01,500

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V-Strom 650 XT

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₹ 8,92,576

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Africa Twin
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V-Strom 650 XT
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm
Max Torque	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	62 Nm @ 6,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,082	645
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	92	81
Stroke (mm)	81.45	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	8	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	24.5	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.6	3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	588	500
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	24	25
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	200	190

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	256	260
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21	110/80 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R18	150/70 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	239	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,307	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	963	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,523	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,558	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	210	170
Seat Height (mm)	810	835
Chassis Type	Semi Double Cradle	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	32000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 6Ah	10Ah Maintenance-Free
Headlight Type	Dual LED Head Lamp	Halogen and Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Extremely easy to ride on the trails
- 1100cc engine is quite torquey
- Equipped with touchscreen instrument cluster
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Bike has become pricey
- Not available at all Honda showrooms
- Expensive to maintain
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Pearl Glare White	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(1 ratings)	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews

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FAQs About Africa Twin & V-Strom 650 XT

Q: Which bike is better Honda Africa Twin or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: According to our average user rating, Honda Africa Twin has a score of 5.0/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.
Q: Which bike among Honda Africa Twin and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Honda Africa Twin or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: Honda Africa Twin is heavier (239 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (216 kg).