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

Engine & Performance

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

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Navigator	Yes	No
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
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	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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