| Attribute | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2012 × | Suzuki VS 800 Intruder 2003 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2003 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS | Suzuki VS 800 Intruder |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Suzuki fuel injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 805 |
| Power (kw) | 48 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | PAIR - air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions - California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissions. | - |
| Driveline | 6-speed constant mesh | - |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | - |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | - |
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm | - |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 140/90-15 M/C 70H |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | A large rear luggage rack with rubber-padded platform. | - |
| Instruments | Analog tachometer and brightness-adjustable LCD speedometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,560 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 220 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 201 |
| Overall height (mm) | 650 | 700 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,250 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 885 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 125 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 12 |