Suzuki GSX-R 400R SPII (1992) vs Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 (2000-04)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSX-R 400R SPII | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 |
| Years: | 1992 | 2000-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 40.4 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | Slingshot carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital TCBI |
| Max Power: | 45.2 kW / 60.6 hp @ 11000 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet Plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60-R17 53H | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60-R18 64H | 140/90-15 |
| Rake: | 27° 25' | 33.0° |
| Wheelbase: | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 710 mm / 28.0 in | 714 mm / 28.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 167 kg / 368 lbs | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.7 sec | 14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 204 km/h / 127 mph | 160.8 km/h |