Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (2004-05) vs Suzuki GSX 600F (1998-89) vs Suzuki A 50 P/D (1979)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | DL 650 V-Strom | GSX 600F | A 50 P/D |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 1998-89 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, piston valve, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.6 cu.in | 49 cc / 3.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 62.6 mm | 62.6 x 48.7 mm | 41 x 37.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection 39 mm | 4 x Mikuni BST32 Carburetors | Mikuni VM10sc |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 118 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Duble-cradle, tubular steel pipe | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload adjustable | 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping | Telescopic fork, oil damped (PD: rubber muffler covering forks) |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound damping force fully adjustable | Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload | Swingarm, oil damped (PD: shocks/springs) |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 110 mm / 4.3" (PD: Single 220 mm / 7.7" disc) |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Internal expanding drum, 110 mm / 4.3" |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80R19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.25-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70R17 | 150/70 ZR17 | 2.50-17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |