Suzuki GSX-R 400R SPII (1992) vs Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 (2000-04) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (2000-01) vs Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario (2017) vs Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition (1998) vs Yamaha XVZ 1300TK Venture (1986-93) vs Yamaha TX 500 Sport (1973-74) vs Bimota DB6C 1080 Limited Edition (2008) vs Yamaha Josh Hayes Limited Edition (2012) vs Honda XR 230R (2005-07) vs MV Agusta Turismo Rapido (1954-58)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi | Triumph | Yamaha | Yamaha | Bimota | Yamaha | Honda | MV Agusta |
| Model: | GSX-R 400R SPII | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 | GSF 1200S Bandit | V7 III Anniversario | Adventure 900 Limited Edition | XVZ 1300TK Venture | TX 500 Sport | DB6C 1080 Limited Edition | Josh Hayes Limited Edition | XR 230R | Turismo Rapido |
| Years: | 1992 | 2000-04 | 2000-01 | 2017 | 1998 | 1986-93 | 1973-74 | 2008 | 2012 | 2005-07 | 1954-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stole, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in | 744 cc / 45.4 in | 885 cc / 54.0 cu-in | 1294 cc / 78.9 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.5 cu-in | 1078 cc / 65.8 cub. in. | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 40.4 mm | 74 х 58 mm | 79 x 59 mm | 80 x 74 mm | 76 x 65 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 73 х 59.6 mm | 98 x 71.5mm | 78 X 52.2 mm | 65.5 x 66.2 mm | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 12.8:1 | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Slingshot carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors | Weber- Marelli electronic injection | 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors | 4x Mikuni BDS35 carburetors | 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetor | Electrically controlled gasoline injection and φ45mm throttle body | Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI | Carburettor VE3AF | 18mm Carburettor |
| Max Power: | 45.2 kW / 60.6 hp @ 11000 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm | 38 kW / 52 hp @ 6200 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm | 85.2 hp / 63.6 kW @ 7000 rpm | 48 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 7500 rpm | 133.9 kW / 182 hp @ 12500 rpm | 18 hp @ 7500 rpm | 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Chain | "O" ring chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 36mm Telescopic forks | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks | 43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork | Telescopic fork with air support | Telescopic fork. | Marzocchi φ50mm TiN coat full adjustable R.A.C. Inverted fork | 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; | Telescopic forks | Telescopic mechanical and hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload | Die-cast alloy swing arm with 2 shocks with adjustable spring preload (Öhlins fully adjustable for Racer) | Monoshock adjustable preload. | Swingarm, Monocross with air support | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable! | Extreme TEX height adjustment functional attachment full adjustable mono shock | Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload, | Swinging arm | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 287mm discs | Single 267mm disc | 2x 330mm / 13 in. discs 4 piston caliper | 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single disc 2 piston caliper | 123mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | 180mm drum | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 310mm disc | Drum | Single 245mm / 9.6 in. disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc | 123mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60-R17 53H | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 18″ | 110/80-18 Avon AM27 | 120/90-18-71H | 3.25-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.75-21 | 2 75- 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60-R18 64H | 140/90-15 | 180/55 ZR17 | 17″ | 160/80-16 Avon RL30 | 140/90-16-77H | 3.50-18 | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 120/80-8 | 2.75- 18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 19.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 15 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 12.8 Litres / 3 4 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 gal | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |