Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition (UK) (2009) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1999-01)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition (UK) | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 2009 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil: | Synthetic, 10W/40 | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition Transistorized | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Spark Plug: | NGK, CR9EIA-9 | NGK, DR9EA |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch. | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Max Power: | 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 117 Nm / 11.9 kg fm / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Rake: | 23.9° | 63° |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 125mm / 4.9 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs 4 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 110/70- 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 130/70 - 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Width 700 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |