| Engine | Honda Rebel 500 | Suzuki V-Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc | 1037 cc |
| Max power | 27 hp | 100 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 19 lb ft | 75 lb ft (@4 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 7 000 RPM | 9 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 10.70:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 100.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 14.94 lbs/hp | 5.03 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 167 hp/2500lbs | 497 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda Rebel 500 | Suzuki V-Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.838 | |
| Final drive | 2.411 | |
| 1. gear | 3.0 (52 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.93 (81 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (104 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.227 (127 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.086 (143 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.0 (156 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda Rebel 500 | Suzuki V-Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | ||
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.76 in travel | KYB 43mm USD |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 3.78 in travel | Monoshock |