Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has a score of 4.2/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Honda CB500X and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Honda CB500X (199 kg).

Honda CB500X vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda CB500X and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,32,249 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,91,275. Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours and 1 variant 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 CB500X and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

CB500X vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB500X	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 6,32,249	₹ 8,91,275
Capacity	471 cc	645 cc
Power	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm
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₹ 8,91,275

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm
Max Torque	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 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)	471	645
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	67	81
Stroke (mm)	66.8	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance	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	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	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	--	500
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	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	185	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	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	260
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80-19 M/C 59H	110/80R19M/C 59V, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	160/60-17 M/C 69H	150/70R17M/C 69V, tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	41	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Honda ProLINK Monoshock	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	828	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,412	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,443	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	181	170
Seat Height (mm)	830	835
Chassis Type	Steel Tube Type	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	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	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	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	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	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 7.0Ah	10Ah Maintenance-Free
Headlight Type	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	Hazard Light, Adjustable Brake Lever	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(4 ratings) 3 reviews	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.8	3.8
Reliability	4.3	4.0
Performance	4.3	3.8
Service Experience	5.0	3.8
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.8
Extra Features	3.8	3.8

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FAQs About CB500X & V-Strom 650 XT

Q: Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: According to our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has a score of 4.2/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Honda CB500X and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

A: Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Honda CB500X (199 kg).

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