Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) (1983) vs Yamaha RD 400 (1978-79) vs Vespa 200 Rally (1972-79) vs BMW F 800ST (2012)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Yamaha | Vespa | BMW |
| Model: | GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) | RD 400 | 200 Rally | F 800ST |
| Years: | 1983 | 1978-79 | 1972-79 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line | Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, reed-valve torque induction | Two stroke, single cylinder, horisontal cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 198 cc / 12 cub in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 66 mm | 64 х 62 mm | 66.5 x 57 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Ignition: | Transistorised, pointless | CDI | Electronic | Knock control and oxygen sensors |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick start | Electric |
| Max Power: | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm | 44 hp / 32.3 kW @ 7500 rpm | 9.2 kW / 12.5 hp @ 5700 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, 18 multiple discs, cable operated | Wet multiplate | Wet, multiplate | Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 3/4 x 3/8 (No. 630) D.I.D. endless chain, 42/15, 2.8:1 | Chain | Direct drive | Belt drive with shock damper |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments | Telescopic forks | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect | 43mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba dual shocks, four rebound settings and five preload settings | Swing arm, dual shocks | Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs | Single 267mm disc | 125 mm drum, expanding type | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 275 mm | Single 267mm disc | 127 mm drum, expanding type | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 x V19 | 3.00S-18 | 3.5 x 10" | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 x V17 in. | 3.50S-18 | 3.5 x 10" | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2255 mm / 88.8 in. Width 760 mm / 30.0 in. Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in. | Length 1995 mm / 78.5 in Width 760 mm / 3.0 in Height 1060 mm / 41.7 in | Length: 1770 mm / 69.6 in Width: 690 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1070 mm / 42.1 in | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in. Width: 860 mm / 33.9 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1225 mm / 48.2 in. (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1320 mm / 51.9 in | 1230 mm / 48.4 in | 1466 mm / 57.7 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 243 kg / 536 lbs | 165.5 kg / 364.8 lbs | 103 kg / 227 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 8.2 L / 2.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |
| Top Speed: | 215.7 km/h / 134 mph | 106.8 mph 172 km/h | 110 km/h / 68 mph | 219.7 km/h / 136.5 mph |