Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition 2011 and Yamaha V Star 950 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star 950 2014 × |  Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 950 | Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942.3 | 805 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Emission details | - | Dual spark plugs on each cylinder for better combustion and lower emissions |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | Hydraulic clutch with back-torque limiter for smooth downshifts |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel | Telescopic forks with polished aluminum sliders and polished stainless steel stanchion-tube covers |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, 4.3-in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 180 |
| Frame type | Steel double-cradle frame | Cradle-type steel frame |
| Front tyre | 130/70-M18 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-M16 | 170/80-M15 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum wheels |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
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| Light | - | Powerful multi-reflector headlight |
| Instruments | Tank-mounted speedometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,684 | 1,655 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278.1 | 277 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,436 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,001 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 676 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 15.5 |
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