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

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast (2-1-2)	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.2:1
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement	1745 cc	645 cc
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	149 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3250 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Maximum Power	--	70 bhp

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	No

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Dimension

Length	2430 mm	2275 mm
Wheelbase	1625 mm	1560 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	4.9 L	--
Curb Weight	388 kg	216 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Touring	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	140 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	695 mm	835 mm
Height	--	1405 mm
Width	--	910 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Front Suspension	High Performance Home Suspension	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Adjustable Shock Absorbers	Link Type
Seat Type	Dual Seat	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy
Body Frame Type	--	Twin-Spar

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
ABS	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Launch Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Leg Guards	--	No
Pass Switch	--	Yes

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Console

Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Brake

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