Comparison of DKW SB 500A 1937 and Harley-Davidson Street 500 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Street 500 2015 × |  DKW SB 500A 1937 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 1937 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | DKW |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Street 500 | DKW SB 500A |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection | Carburettor. Bing |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled, Revolution X™ V-Twin | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
| Displacement (cm³) | 491.6 | 494 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.68 | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 40 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 69.1 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 85.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Gear, 36/68 ratio primary drive | - |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Foot-operated |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Black Two- into-one exhaust | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Girder fork coil spring |
| Rear suspension | - | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/75-R15 | 3.50-19 |
| Wheels | Black, 7-spoke Cast Aluminum | - |
| Trail (mm) | 114 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning | Twin headlights |
| Instruments | 3 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,534 | 1,385 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 221.8 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 206 | 235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,225 | 2,125 |
| Seat height (mm) | 653 | 675 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.25 | 13 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.1 | - |
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