Suzuki GSX 1100F Katana (1987-88) vs Suzuki GS 1100GK (1982-84) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long (2008-09)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | GSX 1100F Katana | GS 1100GK | Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long |
| Years: | 1987-88 | 1982-84 | 2008-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1127 cc / 68.7 cu-in | 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. | 1203 cc / 73 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 59 mm | 72 x 66 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x 34mm Mikuni CV carburetors | 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34SS carburetors. | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Starting | Electric |
| Max Power: | 99.1 kW / 136 hp @ 10000 rpm | 92 hp / 68.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 86.7 Nm / 8.85 kgf-m / 64 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable | Telehydraulic forks | Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Full Floater rising-rate monoshock, 5-way preload and 4 way damping adjustable | Swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers. | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs ,2 piston calipers | 2 x 295mm Discs | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 295 mm disc | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/80 V16 | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D208FW |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80 V16 | 130/90-V16 | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D208M |
| Dimensions: | Length 2205 mm / 86.8 in Width 765 mm / 30.1 in. Height Screen up: 1290 mm / 50.8 in. Height Screen down: 1200 mm / 47.2 in. | Length 2300 mm / 90.6 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1260 mm / 49.6 in | Length: 2023 mm / 79.6" Width: 755 mm / 29.7" Height: 1091 mm / 43.0" |
| Wheelbase: | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1525 mm / 60.0 in | 1372 mm / 54.0" |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 118 mm / 4.6" |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.7 sec / 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 12.7 sec / 167 km/h / 103.6 mph | 12.0 sec / 178 km/h / 110.6 mph |
| Top Speed: | 251.3 km/h / 156.2 mph | 212 km/h / 132 mph | 204 km/h / 127 mph |