Comparison of DKW SB 500A 1934 and Yamaha V Star Classic 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Classic 2006 × |  DKW SB 500A 1934 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 1934 |
| Make | Yamaha | DKW |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Classic | DKW SB 500A |
| Category | Touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type | Carburettor. Bing |
| Engine details | - | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 494 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Clutch | - | Foot-operated-oil bath multidisc |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Girder fork coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 3.50-19 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | - | Twin headlights |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,626 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,451 | 2,125 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 675 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.89 | 13 |
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