Laverda RGS 1000 (1984-) vs Suzuki T 500 Titan (1971-75)
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| Make: | Laverda | Suzuki |
| Model: | RGS 1000 | T 500 Titan |
| Years: | 1984- | 1971-75 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel two cylinder |
| Capacity: | 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in | 492 cc / 30 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 74 mm | 70 x 64 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Induction: | 3x 32mm Dell'Orto carbs | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 83.3 hp / 61.2 kW @ 8000 rpm | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 77.9 Nm / 57.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi air assisted forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Marzocchi air assisted forks, 5-way spring preload | Dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | 100/90 -18 | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 120/90 -18 | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper | 3.25-16 |