Moto Guzzi CX 1000 (1979) vs Suzuki 1990 - 93 () vs Triumph Tiger 955i (2002) vs Indian Chief Dark Horse (2020)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | Suzuki | Triumph | Indian |
| Model: | CX 1000 | 1990 - 93 | Tiger 955i | Chief Dark Horse |
| Years: | 1979 | 2002 | 2020 | |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V twin alloy, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder, All plain bearing engine with two mains and split shell big ends. One piece forged crankshaft. Steel con-rod split across big end eye. Valve operation: Pushrod from camshaft between cylinder bases in crankcase. Clearance by screw and locknut on rocker tips | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, Thunder Stroke™ 116 49˚ V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 948 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in | 1890 cc / 115 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 78 mm | 72 x 66 mm | 79 x 65 mm | 103.2 x 113 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air / Oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 30mm Dell'Orto PHF carburettors | 4 x Mikuni BS34SS | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/54 mm bore |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Double plate, dry type | Wet multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links | X ring chain | Belt drive, 152 tooth |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Steel, double cradle frame | Tubular steel perimeter swingarm twin-sided, aluminium alloy | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks variable damping | Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive | 43 mm Fork with triple rate springs | 46mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping. | Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable | Monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping | Single shock, |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 300 mm Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300 mm Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-H18 | 3.50 - V19 | 110/80 H19 | Dunlop® American Elite, 130/60B19 61H |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90 -H18 | 4.50 - V17 | 150/70 H17 | Dunlop® American Elite 180/65B16 81H |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 20.8 Litres / US 5.5 Gal |