Suzuki GSX 550ES (1985) vs Kawasaki KLX 250 (1979-)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSX 550ES | KLX 250 |
| Years: | 1985 | 1979- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves |
| Capacity: | 572 cc / 34.9 cu in | 246 cc / 15 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 x 50.6 mm | 70 х 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors | Single 32mm Mikuni Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Capacitor-discharge, magneto |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm | 17 hp / 12.4 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm | 16 Nm / 11.81 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, double cradle | Single-downtube full-cradle chromemoly frame with extruded alumunum swing-arm |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. | Air assisted telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload | Dual shocks with five preload settings |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 307 mm / 12.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 940 mm / 37 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |