Comparison of Suzuki Boulevard C50 2009 and Yamaha V Star Classic 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Classic 2013 × |  Suzuki Boulevard C50 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2009 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Classic | Suzuki Boulevard C50 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 805 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | - |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock | Double-cradle steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 170/80-M15 |
| Wheels | Spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | Tank-mounted speedometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,626 | 1,655 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 246.8 | 277 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,451 | 2,500 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | 15.5 |
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