| Engine | Suzuki DL650 V-STROM | Yamaha XJ6 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 645 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 66 hp (@8 800 RPM) | 77 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@6 400 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 11 600 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 12.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EIA-9- | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 81.0 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 62.6 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.15 lbs/hp | 6.01 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 349 hp/2500lbs | 415 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | GT12B-4, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki DL650 V-STROM | Yamaha XJ6 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK525SMOZ8, 118 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.088 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 3.133 | 2.875 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (47 mph) | 2.846 (53 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (65 mph) | 1.947 (78 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (83 mph) | 1.556 (97 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (102 mph) | 1.333 (113 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (119 mph) | 1.19 (127 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (135 mph) | 1.083 (139 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki DL650 V-STROM | Yamaha XJ6 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.91 in travel | Telescopic, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 6.26 in travel | Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travel |