Harley–Davidson Road Glide Special vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Clutch Type	Manual	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Engine Type	Twin-Cooled™ Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.7:1	11.2:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	1868 cc	645 cc
Maximum Torque	159 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	2750 rpm	--
Maximum Power	--	70 bhp

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	Transistorized
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Optional	--
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Twin-Spar
Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	Alloy
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock	Link Type
Side Wings	No	Yes
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Fork
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	3.8 L	--
Wheelbase	1625 mm	1560 mm
Curb Weight	391 kg	216 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2430 mm	2275 mm
Dry Weight	369 kg	--
Ground Clearance	140 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	695 mm	835 mm
Height	--	1405 mm
Width	--	910 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	130/60 R19	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Leg Guards	Yes	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Premium Boom!™ Audio Sound, Infotainment, Custom Details And Mind-Blowing Paint Premium Boom!™ Audio Sound, Infotainment, Custom Details And Mind-Blowing Paint	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc