Comparison of Kawasaki KLR650 2009 and Suzuki V-Strom 650XT 2021 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki V-Strom 650XT 2021 × |  Kawasaki KLR650 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2009 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650XT | Kawasaki KLR650 |
| Category | Super motard | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. SDTV | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Engine details | 90-degree V-Twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 651 |
| Power (kw) | 50.9 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 69 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.6 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Twin catalyzers | - |
| Driveline | Chain, RK525SMOZ8, 118 links | - |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm telescopic fork / 7.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping / 7.3 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Tokico 2-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 240 |
| Frame type | Twin-spar, aluminum | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 130/80-17 |
| Seat | Two-up seat | - |
| Wheels | Blue anodized aluminum rims laced with stainless steel spokes | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | Vertically stacked headlights | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,481 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 216 | 196 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,405 | 1,349 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,275 | 2,296 |
| Overall width (mm) | 910 | 960 |
| Seat height (mm) | 835 | 889 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 170 | 211 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 23.08 |
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