Suzuki GS 500E (1995-98) vs Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 (1996-97)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GS 500E | GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 |
| Years: | 1995-98 | 1996-97 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 56.6 mm | 62 х 41.2mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type |
| Starting: | 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 |
| Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm | 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | UNI-TRAK single shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70 H17 | 100/80-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 H17 | 130/80-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 169 kg / 373 lbs | 138 kg / 304 lbs |
| Rake: | 25o | 27° |
| Trail: | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 6.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 740 mm / 29.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 160 kg / 355 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 15.3 sec / 137.9 km/h / 85.7 mph | 13.8 sec / 82.3 mph 132.4 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 161.9 km/h / 101 mph | 152.7 km/h / 94.9 mph |