Norton International Model 30 (1955) vs Suzuki GSF 1250S Bandit ABS (2007-08) vs Cagiva Elefant 900AC CAT (1993)
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| Make: | Norton | Suzuki | Cagiva |
| Model: | International Model 30 | GSF 1250S Bandit ABS | Elefant 900AC CAT |
| Years: | 1955 | 2007-08 | 1993 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 490.1 cc / 29.9 cu in | 1254.8 cc / 76.6 cu-in | 904 cc / 55.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 100 mm | 79 x 64 mm | 92 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.23:1 | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | PAzin Amal TT carburetors | Fuel Injection | Mikuni BDST 38 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Lucas dynamo | Digital transistorized | Marelli electronic inductive discharge |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22 kW / 29.5 hp @ 5500 rpm | 70.5 kW / 95.8 hp @ 7500 rpm | 95 hp / 70 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, close ratio | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Cradle type | Steel, Double cradle frame | Double steel tubular cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Roadholder telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 45mm Showa upside down telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Undamped plungers | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Rising rate box, monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS | 2x 282mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1485 mm / 58.4 | 1570 mm / 61.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 390 lbs | 236 kg / 520 lbs | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs |