Honda XL 650V Transalp (2004-05) vs Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2015) vs Yamaha FZ-8 (2010) vs SYM Symply 50 (2014) vs Suzuki SV 650S (2005-06) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2016) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50 (2005-06) vs Suzuki SV 650S (2015) vs Yamaha XJ6 (2015) vs Hyosung GT 125R (2006) vs Honda VFR 800F V-Tec ABS (2008) vs Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R (1955-57) vs Aprilia RX50 (2010-12) vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom XT (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Yamaha | SYM | Suzuki | Harley-Davidson | Suzuki | Suzuki | Yamaha | Hyosung | Honda | Ducati | Aprilia | Suzuki |
| Model: | XL 650V Transalp | KLE 650 Versys | FZ-8 | Symply 50 | SV 650S | Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic | Boulevard C50 | SV 650S | XJ6 | GT 125R | VFR 800F V-Tec ABS | 55 / 55E / 55R | RX50 | DL 1000 V-Strom XT |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2015 | 2010 | 2014 | 2005-06 | 2016 | 2005-06 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2008 | 1955-57 | 2010-12 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters: two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 779 cc / 48.6 cu-in | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cub in. | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 600 cc / 36.6 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 781.7 cc / 47.4 cu-in | 48 cc / 2.9 cu in | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in | 1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/water cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2x 34 mm slanted flat-slide CV-type | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic | Fuel Injection | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Mikuni BDSR34 | Fuel Injection | Group injection type fuel injection | 2x 26mm Mikuni carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Weber 14 MFC carburetor | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor | Suzuki Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized with electronic advance | Digital CBI | Transistorized coil ignition | CDI | Digital transistorised | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Electronic | Digital transistorised | TCI | CDI | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | 6V, 12W generator | Electronic CDI | Electronic ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | CVT | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 2-Speed | 6 speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain, #525 O-ring | Belt | Shaft | Chain, #525 O-ring | Chain | Chain | #530 O-ring-sealed chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic 41 mm, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping, | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping | Telescopic 41 mm, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | 43mm Telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel | Telescopic forks, 120mm wheel travel | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper, | Telescopic fork. | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm | 40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Swingarm link suspension. | Swing arm, mono shock | KYB single shock, adjustable spring preload | Air-adjustable | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload | KYB single shock, adjustable spring preload | Swingarm Link less type Monocross, 130mm wheel travel | Swinging arm, 100mm wheel travel. | Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link, | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 267mm disc | Hydraulic disc, 190 mm | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 298 mm discs | Single 300mm disc | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers | Drum | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2x 310mm disc | Drum, 110 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 229mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 180 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc | Single 230mm disc | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper | Drum | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-12 tubeless | 120/60 ZR17 | MT90B16 72H | 130/90-16M/C 67H | 120/60 ZR17M/C 55W | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/70 -17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.00 - 18 CEAT | 90/90-21 | 110/80R19M/C 59V |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-17 | 160/60ZR17M | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/70-12 tubeless | 160/60 ZR17 | 2x P205/65R15 | 170/80-15M/C 77H | 160/60 ZR17M/C 69W | 160/60 ZR17 | 150/70 -17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 2.00 - 18 CEAT | 110/80-18 | 150/70R17M/C 69V |
| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.3 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1461 mm / 57.5 in | 1310 mm / 51.6 in. | 1 430 mm / 56.3 in | 1670 mm / 65.8 in. | 1655 mm / 65.2 in | 1 470 mm / 57.9 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1445 mm / 56.9 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1090 mm / 42.9 in | 1412 mm / 55.6 in | 1,535 mm / 60.4 in |