Comparison of Suzuki Bandit 650 SA 2012 and Yamaha V Star Classic 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Classic 2011 × |  Suzuki Bandit 650 SA 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Classic | Suzuki Bandit 650 SA |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors | Injection |
| Engine details | 70-degree V-twin. Ceramic-composite, cylinder-bore plating. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 656 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 65.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 48.7 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | 3-way catalyst technology | - |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Swingarm, link type, adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | Chrome 60/55-watt halogen headlight | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,626 | 1,470 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 246.8 | 250 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 1,105 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,451 | 2,145 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 770 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | - |
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