| Attribute | Yamaha V Star Custom 2014 × | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2010 |
| Make | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Custom | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors | Injection |
| Engine details | Forged, lightweight pistons. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 645 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload, 3.4-in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | - |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Instruments | Tank-mounted speedometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,555 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 233.2 | 220 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,339 | 2,290 |
| Seat height (mm) | 696 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | 22 |