Attribute | ![]() Suzuki V-Strom 650 Traveller × | ![]() Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1953 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 2011 | 1953 |
Make | Suzuki | Ariel |
Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650 Traveller | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter |
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 |