Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 and Yamaha Star Stratoliner Deluxe 2013

Attribute	Yamaha Star Stratoliner Deluxe 2013 ×	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2013	2009
Make	Yamaha	Suzuki
Model	Yamaha Star Stratoliner Deluxe	Suzuki Boulevard C109RT
Category	Custom / cruiser	Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor	Injection
Engine details	48° V-twin	-
Displacement (cm³)	1851.9	1,783
Cooling system	Air	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Shaft drive (cardan)
Bore (mm)	100	112
Stroke (mm)	118	90.5
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Overhead Valves (OHV)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system	-	Semi-Dry sump
Compression	9.5:1	-
Chassis
Front suspension	46mm telescopic fork	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	Single shock	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes	Double disc. Hydraulic.	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	320	-
Frame type	Aluminum	Steel tube
Front tyre	130/70-18	150/80-R16
Rear tyre	190/60-17	240/55-R16
Wheels	12-spoke cast	-
Front wheel travel (mm)	130	-
Rear wheel travel (mm)	109	-
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	liquid silver/pearl white	black/red gold/white
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,715	1,755
Kerb weight (kg)	360.2	401
Overall height (mm)	1,514	1,473
Overall length (mm)	2,581	2,580
Seat height (mm)	706	705
Ground clearance (mm)	155	135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	17.03	19