Suzuki PE 250 (1981) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2009)
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| Make: | Suzuki | KTM |
| Model: | PE 250 | RC8 1190 |
| Years: | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in | 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 103 x 69 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 12.5 :1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM36SS carburetor | Electronic Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22.5 kW / 30.5 hp @ 8000 rpm | 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.5 Nm / 2.79 kgf-m / 20.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 120.Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88.5 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 110 links | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic phneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm. gas/oil dampened spring, 3-way adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | Single 240mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 4PR | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-18 4PR | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 111 kg / 245 lbs | 184.0 kg / 405.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal / 2.5 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal |