Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Harley-Davidson Nightster
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and Harley-Davidson Nightster: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Harley-Davidson Nightster leads on power with 91 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickSuzuki
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson NightsterThe verdict
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the Harley-Davidson Nightster wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
84 hp.
Harley-Davidson Nightster
91 hp and 0.41 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Our 8.4/10 at $11,599, the most bike per dollar.
Harley-Davidson Nightster
221 kg with an 705 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Harley-Davidson Nightster: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
The Harley-Davidson Nightster makes the most power at 91 hp and 95 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $11,599.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
The Harley-Davidson Nightster is the lightest at 221 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
For a new rider we'd point to the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: 84 hp and 230 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
