Suzuki GSX-R 750 (1989) vs Maico GM 500E (Star) (1984-86)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Maico |
| Model: | GSX-R 750 | GM 500E (Star) |
| Years: | 1989 | 1984-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two sroke |
| Capacity: | 748 c / 45.6 cub. in. | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73.0 x 44.7 mm | 86.5 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.9:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Water cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled electronic ignition | MOTOPLAT electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 80.2 kW / 112 hp @ 11000 rpm | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Cable operated, wet multiple, coil spring | Wet, multi plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | #530 Chain, O-ring sealed, 104 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Lightweight aluminium alloy frame incorporated 45mm box tube main section and cast swing arm pivot | Chrom-moly |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Telescopic forks adjustable for preload rebound damping | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Full-floater Monoshock adjustable for preload rebound damping | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.00 x 21 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 4.10 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in. | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 223.6 kg / 493 lbs. | 109 kg / 229.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) |