Benelli 650 Tornado S (1973-76) vs Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (2014-15)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Benelli | Yamaha |
| Model: | 650 Tornado S | XVS 650 V-Star Custom |
| Years: | 1973-76 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Parallel twin cylinders, four stroke, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 70°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 642.8 cc / 39.2 cu in | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 58 mm | 81 x 63mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Dell'Orto VHB 29 carbs | 2x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric and kick start | Electric |
| Max Power: | 38.8 kW / 52 hp @ 7200 rpm | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate, wet | Wet, multiple disc |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi tele-hydraulic forks | 41mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, adjustable shocks | Adjustable link Monocross |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 4 leading shoe | Single 298mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 -18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 170/80-15 |
| Dry Weight: | 210 kg / 463 lbs | 214 kg / 471 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |