Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2010-11) vs Suzuki DL 650XT V-Strom GT (2018) vs Suzuki GS 500E (1989-94) vs Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S (2015-16)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | DL 1000 V-Strom | DL 650XT V-Strom GT | GS 500E | Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 2018 | 1989-94 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 54° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 487 cc / 29.7 cub in. | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 X 66 mm | 81 x 62.6 mm | 74 x 56.6 mm | 96 x 101 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Fuel Injection | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | Fuel injected |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 28.7 kW / 39 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 49.2 kW / 66 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 35.9 Nm / 3.66 kgf-m / 26.5 lb-ft @ 5900 rpm | 115 Nm /11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 2800 rpm | |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, DID525V8, 118 links | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Aluminium, twin spar | Twin spar | Double cradle steel frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 43mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telescopic, coil springs, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Link type, with adjustable rebound and spring preload | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Dual 300 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 R19 | 110/80R19M/C 59H | 110/70 H17, Bridgestone Exedra G550 | 130/80-17M/C 65H, tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 150/70R17M/C 69H | 130/70 H17, Bridgestone Exedra G550 | 200/60-16M/C 79H, tubeless |
| Wheelbase: | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in. | 1700 mm / 66.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs | 362 kg / 800 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |