| Attribute | Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom 2011 × | Suzuki Boulevard C50T Classic × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom | Suzuki Boulevard C50T Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni ; throttle position sensor | Injection |
| Engine details | Ceramic-composite, cylinder-bore plating | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1065.2 | 805 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.35 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 124.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Emission details | - | Dual spark plugs on each cylinder for better combustion and lower emissions |
| Driveline | - | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Ignition | TCI | Electronic |
| Clutch | - | Hydraulic clutch |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chromed and staggered dual exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks with polished aluminum sliders and polished stainless steel stanchion-tube covers |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 180 |
| Frame type | Rigid double-cradle steel frame | Cradle-type steel |
| Front tyre | 110/90-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 170/80-15 |
| Seat | - | Studded seats, plus matching touring-style backrest with unique pivoting backrest pad for increased passenger comfort |
| Wheels | Laced | Traditional spoke wheels. White-wall tires |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 114 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,641 | 1,655 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 274.9 | 292.1 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,500 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 15.5 |