Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Overview - Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101.6 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	111.1 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	97 HP	Engine power	71 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	156 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.2	Compression Ratio	11.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,801 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	54 mm	Travel	159 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	59.5 degree	Rake	64.2 degree
Trail	Trail	128.3 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,390 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	900 mm	Width	910 mm
Height	Height	1,170 mm	Height	1,484 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,630 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	685 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	305 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S FXDLS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2022

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability