| Attribute | Suzuki V-Strom 650X × | DKW SB 500A 1937 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 1937 |
| Make | Suzuki | DKW |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650X | DKW SB 500A |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Bing |
| Engine details | - | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 494 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| 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) | - |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | - |
| Clutch | - | Foot-operated |
| Compression | - | 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 | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 3.50-19 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | - | Twin headlights |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 197 | 235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,125 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 675 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 13 |