Comparison of Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2012 and Yamaha V Star Custom 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha V Star Custom 2011 × |  Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Custom | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dual, heated Mikuni® 28mm carburetors with a throttle position sensor | Injection. Suzuki fuel injection |
| Engine details | 70-degree V-twin. Ceramic-composite, cylinder-bore plating. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 645 |
| Power (kw) | - | 48 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.81 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 98 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | 3-way catalyst technology | 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 | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic ignition |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 260 |
| Frame type | Steel | Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | A large rear luggage rack with rubber-padded platform. |
| Light | Chrome 60/55-watt halogen headlight | - |
| Instruments | - | Analog tachometer and brightness-adjustable LCD speedometer |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,555 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 232.7 | 220 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,067 | 650 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,337 | 2,290 |
| Overall width (mm) | 879 | 840 |
| Seat height (mm) | 696 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | 22 |
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