Suzuki GS 500E (1995-98) vs Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 (1996-97) vs Kawasaki GPz 400F-II (1985)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GS 500E | GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 | GPz 400F-II |
| Years: | 1995-98 | 1996-97 | 1985 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 56.6 mm | 62 х 41.2mm | 52 х 47mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type | 4 x 21mm Teir-Kei carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm ) | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm | 54 hp / 40.2 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm | 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 34.3 Nm / 25.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | UNI-TRAK single shock | Swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc | Single 236mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc | Single 140mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70 H17 | 100/80-16 | 90/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 H17 | 130/80-16 | 110/90-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 169 kg / 373 lbs | 138 kg / 304 lbs | 179 kg / 394.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |