Suzuki GS 500E (2002-03) vs Moto Guzzi V7 750 California (1969-)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi |
Model: | GS 500E | V7 750 California |
Years: | 2002-03 | 1969- |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 757 |
Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 56.6 mm | 83 x 70 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 2x 29mm Dell'Orto VHB 29 CD (right) and CS (left) carb |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm ) | 53 PS @ 6000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm | |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telehydraulicforks |
Rear Suspension: | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers |
Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm drum |
Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 220mm drum |
Front Tyre: | 110/70 H17 | 4.00 -18 |
Rear Tyre: | 130/70 H17 | 4.00 -18 |
Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 381 lbs | 228 kg |
Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |