Honda Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000
The motorcycles are very close in specifications: the Honda Africa Twin is more powerful, while the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has the lower seat. The Honda Africa Twin produces 101 hp (75 kW), and the Suzuki’s seat is 10 mm lower. These figures frame a close comparison rather than a broad winner: the key distinction is the Suzuki’s lower seating position, while the Honda has greater displacement. Choose according to which of those factual differences matters more to your fit and preferences.
Data for different model years: Honda Africa Twin — 2022; Suzuki V-Strom 1000 — 2016.
Honda Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,084 cm³ | 996 cm³ |
| Power | 101 hp (75 kW) — Favorable value | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L | 22 L — Favorable value |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,084 cm³ | 996 cm³ |
| Power | 101 hp (75 kW) — Favorable value | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Torque | 105 Nm — Favorable value | 103 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | V-Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 75.1 mm | 98.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 226 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 840 mm |
| Length | 2,334 mm | 2,295 mm |
| Width | 961 mm | 910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.8 L | 22 L — Favorable value |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame | Aluminum, twin-spar frame |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link® system w/ single shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front wheel travel | 230 mm | 237 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm | 125 mm |
| Rake | 27.5° | 25.7° |
| Trail | 113 mm | 109 mm |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Honda Africa TwinModel year 2022 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000Model year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads | Double disc. ABS. Tokico mono-block brake calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front brake diameter | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 | 150/70-R17 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
This comparison uses Honda Africa Twin from 2022 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 from 2016.
Power
Honda Africa Twin
101 hp (75 kW)
Highlighted valueSuzuki V-Strom 1000
100 hp (75 kW)
Wet weight
Honda Africa Twin
226 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 1000
228 kg
Engine capacity
Honda Africa Twin
1,084 cm³
Highlighted valueSuzuki V-Strom 1000
996 cm³
Torque
Honda Africa Twin
105 Nm
Highlighted valueSuzuki V-Strom 1000
103 Nm
Seat height
Honda Africa Twin
850 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 1000
840 mm
Highlighted valueHonda Africa Twin vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000: which one to choose?
very close in specifications
- Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has a 10 mm lower seat.
- Honda Africa Twin has 1,084 cm³ displacement.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- The Honda Africa Twin has the higher quoted output: 101 hp (75 kW), compared with the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 at 100 hp (75 kW).
- Which has the lower seat?
- The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has the lower seat, at 840 mm versus 850 mm for the Honda Africa Twin.
- What are their wet weights?
- The Honda Africa Twin is 226 kg and the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is 228 kg; both figures are wet weights.