Comparisons / Comparison of Enfield Thunderbird 500 2012 and Suzuki Skywave 650LX

Comparison of Enfield Thunderbird 500 2012 and Suzuki Skywave 650LX [S]ave

Attribute
Suzuki Skywave 650LX ×
Enfield Thunderbird 500 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20142012
MakeSuzukiEnfield
ModelSuzuki Skywave 650LXEnfield Thunderbird 500
CategoryScooterClassic
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine details-Twin spark
Displacement (cm³)638499
Power (kw)39.419.9
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltChain
Torque (Nm)-41.3
Bore (mm)75.584
Stroke (mm)71.390
GearboxAutomatic5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Overhead Valves (OHV)
DrivelineV-belt Drive-
IgnitionTransistorizedDigital Electronic Ignition
Clutch-Wet mulitiplate
Lubrication systemWet sumpWet sump
Compression11.2:18.5:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil dampedTelescopic fork
Rear suspensionSwingarm type, coil spring, oil dampedTwin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Diameter (mm)250240
Frame type-Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Front tyre120/70-R1590/90-19
Rear tyre160/60-R14120/80-18
Front wheel travel (mm)-130
Rear wheel travel (mm)-80
Other
StarterElectricElectric & kick
Color options
  • metallic gray
  • black
  • red
  • silver
Carrying capacity56 litres under the seats, a lockable glove-box-
Light-Projection type headlamp, H7 55 / 55 W
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5851,350
Dry weight (kg)275195
Power/weight ratio0.14330.1021
Overall height (mm)1,4351,300
Overall length (mm)2,2602,060
Overall width (mm)810895
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1520
Battery capacity (Ah)-14



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