Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition 2011 and Yamaha V Star Custom 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition 2011 × |  Yamaha V Star Custom 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Make | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model | Suzuki Boulevard M50 Special Edition | Yamaha V Star Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32-bit ECM control of ignition timing. Multi-hole-type injectors. | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors |
| Engine details | 45 degree V-twin engine tuned for exceptional low rpm power and torque. | Forged, lightweight pistons. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 655.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.4 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | - | Multiplate wet clutch |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Custom-styled exhaust designed for a deep rumbling sound | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Single shock, adjustable preload, 3.4-in travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 200 |
| Frame type | Link-type rear suspension connects to a truss-style swingarm and a single shock absorber with 7-way spring preload adjustment | Steel; hidden shock |
| Front tyre | 130/90-M16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-M15 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheels | - | Spoke |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 140 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Tank-mounted speedometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,610 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 265 | 233.2 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,395 | 2,339 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 696 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.5 | 15.9 |
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