Suzuki GSX 250S Katana (1992) vs Kawasaki Z 650RS 50th Anniversary (2022)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSX 250S Katana | Z 650RS 50th Anniversary |
| Years: | 1992 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33 mm | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni 29 mm carburetors | DFI with Keihin 36mm x 2 throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 13500 rpm | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 26.4 Nm / 2.7 kgf-m / 19.5 ft-lb @ 10000 | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm |
| Frame: | Steel double pipe cradle | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed, return |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Sealed chain |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Telescopic forks | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, 4-way preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustable | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-H17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-H17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Rake: | 25.6° | 24° |
| Trail: | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in | Length 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width 800 mm / 31.4 in Height 1115 mm / 43.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |