Norton V4 RR & SS (2017) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1986)
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| Make: | Norton | Kawasaki |
| Model: | V4 RR & SS | KX 500 |
| Years: | 2017 | 1986 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 72 ° V-four cylinder, Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. Slipper clutch | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82mm x 56.8mm | 86 x 86mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel | 38mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Keyless ignition system | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 200 hp / 149 kW @ 12,500 rpm | 63,5 hp / 46,7 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 130Nm / 95.8 ft-lb @ 10,000rpm | 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable. Fork yokes - Cast top and bottom | Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock. Fork yokes - Billet machined | Uni Trak, damping-ad |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330mm full-floating discs. Radially-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs and Brembo master cylinder | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 330mm disc. Brembo caliper and master cylinder | Single 190mm disc |
| Wheelbase: | 1430mm / 56 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 179kg / 395 lbs | 104.7 kg / 231 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 litres / 4.7 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |