Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition (UK) (2009) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1999-01) vs Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A (1966-68)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition (UK) | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A |
| Years: | 2009 | 1999-01 | 1966-68 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port |
| Capacity: | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 49.7 cc / 3.0cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 38.8 x 42 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 or 11:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Dell'Orto SHA 14/12 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition Transistorized | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | 6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch. | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate |
| Max Power: | 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 8600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | four Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Iron, Double cradle frame | Tubular steel, dual cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 38mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Swingarm, twin shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs 4 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum, 105 mm |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | Single disc | Drum, 105 mm |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 110/70- 17 | 2.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 130/70 - 17 | 2.25 x 19 |