Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia Special Edition (2004) vs Honda NX 650 Dominator (1997)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Honda |
Model: | VL 800 Intruder Volusia Special Edition | NX 650 Dominator |
Years: | 2004 | 1997 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder, SOHC | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 805 cc / 49.1 cu in | 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 74.4 mm | 100 x 82 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | Mikuni BDSR34 carburetor | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor |
Ignition: | Electronic | Digital CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 36.5 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 65 Nm 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 53 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 41mm leading-axle fork |
Rear Suspension: | Single shock, adjustable preload | Pro-Link, |
Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Drum, 180 mm, internal expanding | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 150/80-16 | 90/90–21 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/70-15 | 120/90–17 |
Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 250 mm / 9.8 in |
Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 870 mm / 24.2 in |
Dry-Weight: | 241 kg / 531 lbs | 163 kg / 359.3 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |