Suzuki GSX 250E (1986) vs Kawasaki Z 1000LTD (1979-80)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
Model: | GSX 250E | Z 1000LTD |
Years: | 1986 | 1979-80 |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 60 х 44.2 mm | 69.4 х 66 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | 2 x 30mm Mikuni BS30SS carburetors | 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors |
Ignition: | Electronic | CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 21.6 kW / 29 hp @ 10000 rpm (dyno: 12 kW / 16.1 hp @ 10000 rpm) | 86 hp / 62.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 21.6 Nm / 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm (dyno: 12.3 Nm / 1.25 kgf / 9.1 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm) | 83.2 Nm / 61.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telehydraulic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, dual dampers, 5-way spring preload | Swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks. |
Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | 2x discs |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single disc |
Front Tyre: | 3.60-18 | 3.25 H19 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | 130/90 H16 |
Dry Weight: | 157 kg / 345 lbs | 249 kg / 549 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal | 13 Litres / 3.5 US gal |