Comparison of Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure 2012 and Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom 2011 × |  Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni ; throttle position sensor | Injection |
| Engine details | Ceramic-composite, cylinder-bore plating | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1065.2 | 996 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.35 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 98 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 124.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | PAIR - air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions - California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissions. |
| Driveline | - | RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links chain. 6-speed constant mesh. |
| Ignition | TCI | Transistorized |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel with aluminum mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 260 |
| Frame type | Rigid double-cradle steel frame | Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm |
| Front tyre | 110/90-18 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Laced | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 160 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 114 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Side and top cases. |
| Light | - | Multi-reflector 60W/55W headlights. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,641 | 1,535 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 274.9 | 252 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,295 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 840 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 22 |
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