Comparison of Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 and Suzuki V-Strom 650X [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki V-Strom 650X × |  Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 1949 |
| Make | Suzuki | Ariel |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650X | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | - | 20.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | Lucas |
| Clutch | - | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | - | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Duplex |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 197 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1158 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,184 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 787 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 145 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 17 |
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