Comparison of DKW SB 500A 1937 and Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 2015

Attribute	Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 2015 ×	DKW SB 500A 1937 ×
General
Production from (year)	2015	1937
Make	Suzuki	DKW
Model	Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS	DKW SB 500A
Category	Super motard	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Twin, two-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. Bing
Engine details	90-degree V-Twin	Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block
Displacement (cm³)	645	494
Power (kw)	50.4	-
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	3.5
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	69	-
Bore (mm)	81	68
Stroke (mm)	62.6	68
Gearbox	6-speed	-
Greenhouse gases	-	81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	-
Driveline	Chain, DID525V8, 118 links	-
Ignition	Electronic ignition	-
Clutch	-	Foot-operated
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	11.2:1	5.7:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Girder fork coil spring
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)
Front tyre	110/80-R19	3.50-19
Rear tyre	150/70-R17	3.50-19
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	gray	-
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags	-
Light	-	Twin headlights
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,560	1,385
Dry weight (kg)	215	235
Power/weight ratio	0.2344	-
Overall length (mm)	2,290	2,125
Seat height (mm)	835	675
Ground clearance (mm)	175	-
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	185	115
Fuel capacity (l)	20	13