Suzuki GS 1000E (1979) vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Gold Line Edition (2022)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Triumph |
| Model: | GS 1000E | Bonneville Bobber Gold Line Edition |
| Years: | 1979 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.92 cubic in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 64.8 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors. | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm | 57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel, double cradle | Tubular steel, twin cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic forks | 47 mm Showa cartridge forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over. | Mono-shock RSU with linkage |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 295 mm Discs | 2x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 295 mm disc | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 V19 | 130/90 B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 V17 | 150/80 R16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in | Length: 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1024 - 1055 mm / 40.3 - 41.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.3 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 251 kg / 553 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |