Suzuki TS 185ER (2015) vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse (2018-19) vs Buell / EBR Buell RS1200/5 Westwind (1989)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Indian | Buell / EBR |
Model: | TS 185ER | Springfield Dark Horse | Buell RS1200/5 Westwind |
Years: | 2015 | 2018-19 | 1989 |
Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminium, power reed walve | Thunder Stroke™ 111 49˚ V-Twin | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 183 cc / 11.2 cu in | 1811.cc / 111 cu-in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 64 х 57 mm | 101 x 113 mm | 88.9 x 98.8 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 6.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Induction: | Mikuni VN29 carburetor | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | Ø40 mm Keihin carburetor |
Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Belt drive, 152 tooth | Chain |
Frame: | Tubular steel, double cradle | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box | 'Uniplanar' frame design combined with a ladder of slender steel tubes with a unique anti-vibration system |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, oil-dampened, 3-way adjustable | 46mm Telescopic forks | Marzocchi telescopic forks, anti-dive system |
Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil-dampened, spring preload 5-way adjustable | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust | Single shock, horizontally below engine |
Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 2x 300 mm Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | Single 300 mm Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
Front Tyre: | 2.75-21 4P, tube type | Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H | 120/60 VB17 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 4P, tube type | Dunlop® Elite 3 180/60R16 80H | 170/70 VB17 |
Dry Weight: | 102 kg / 225 lbs | 349 kg / 770 lbs | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 7.0 Litres / 1.8 US gal / 1.5 Imp gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US Gal | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal |