Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 (1961-62) vs Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja (1985-86)
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| Make: | Ariel | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Arrow Super Sport 250 | GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja |
| Years: | 1961-62 | 1985-86 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in | 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 54 mm | 60 х 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 1-1/16 in Amal 376 carburettor | 4x 32mm Keihin CVK carburetors |
| Ignition: | Coil | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 14.9 kW / 20 hp 2 6500 rpm | 75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Trailing link fork | 37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers | Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe | 2x discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | White wall | 110/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | White wall | 130/90-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 132 kg / 290 lbs | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 126 km/h / 78 mph | 205 km/h / 127.5 mph |