Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) (1983) vs Yamaha RD 400 (1978-79) vs Vespa 200 Rally (1972-79) vs BMW F 800ST (2012) vs Honda XLR 250R (1991-92)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Yamaha | Vespa | BMW | Honda |
Model: | GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) | RD 400 | 200 Rally | F 800ST | XLR 250R |
Years: | 1983 | 1978-79 | 1972-79 | 2012 | 1991-92 |
Engine: | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line | Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, reed-valve torque induction | Two stroke, single cylinder, horisontal cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve |
Capacity: | 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 198 cc / 12 cub in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 66 mm | 64 х 62 mm | 66.5 x 57 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm |
Ignition: | Transistorised, pointless | CDI | Electronic | Knock control and oxygen sensors | Solid state CD |
Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick start | Electric | Primary kick with automatic compression release |
Max Power: | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm | 44 hp / 32.3 kW @ 7500 rpm | 9.2 kW / 12.5 hp @ 5700 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm | 28 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain, 3/4 x 3/8 (No. 630) D.I.D. endless chain, 42/15, 2.8:1 | Chain | Direct drive | Belt drive with shock damper | Chain |
Front Suspension: | 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments | Telescopic forks | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect | 43mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Kayaba dual shocks, four rebound settings and five preload settings | Swing arm, dual shocks | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Swinging arm |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs | Single 267mm disc | 125 mm drum, expanding type | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single disc |
Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 275 mm | Single 267mm disc | 127 mm drum, expanding type | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
Front Tyre: | 3.50 x V19 | 3.00S-18 | 3.5 x 10" | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.00 -21 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.50 x V17 in. | 3.50S-18 | 3.5 x 10" | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.00 -18 |
Dry Weight: | 243 kg / 536 lbs | 165.5 kg / 364.8 lbs | 103 kg / 227 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 125 kg |
Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 8.2 L / 2.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 9.0 Litres / 2.3 US gal |