Brand	Honda Malaysia	Suzuki Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 31,363	N/A
Variant	Honda CB500X ABS	V-Strom 650 ABS
User Rating	4.48 CB500X reviews	4.47 V-Strom 650 reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Scooter Scooter Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

	4.48/5 23 reviews	4.47/5 19 reviews
User Review Comparison	Honda CB500X is currently available The Honda CB500X is currently available in its 2022 iteration in the Malaysian market. However, the CB500X will be replaced by the all new 2024 Honda... Read More A Adriel Mar 18, 2024 for Honda CB500X	A highly capable midweight ADV bike The Suzuki V-Strom 650 comes with everything that adventure riders could think of. This midweight ADV bike is always ready for the next challenge.... Read More I isfahann Sep 01, 2025 for Suzuki V-Strom 650

Things we like	Great styling Good stability on the road High-grade power delivery Read More	Excels in various riding scenarios Rider-friendly positioning and comfy seats Competitive pricing for its segment Includes ABS and traction control Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive compared to its competitors Read More	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Ignition System	Electronic	Electric
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Link Type

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Honda Ignition Security System Honda Ignition Security System	Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS) Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS)
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Cruise Cruise
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

Displacement	471 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	49.6 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	20.0 L
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	44 Nm	--
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.2:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	WTMC mode	Euro 4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Twin Spar Twin Spar
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Split Split	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Front Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Hydraulic Disc Hydraulic Disc	Disc Disc

Honda CB500X vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

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