| Attribute | Suzuki V-Strom 650 Traveller × | Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster 1957 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 1957 |
| Make | Suzuki | Ariel |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650 Traveller | Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster |
| Category | Sport touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Engine details | 0 degree V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | - | 20.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.04 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 70.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | #530 chain | - |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Lucas |
| Clutch | - | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | - | 6.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Duplex loop |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,540 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 189 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1158 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,184 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 686 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 787 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 145 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 17 |