Kawasaki Z 1300 (1981-82) vs Suzuki Boulevard C90 (2009-12)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | Z 1300 | Boulevard C90 |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2009-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 71 mm | 96 x 101 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors | Fuel injected |
| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm | 49.2 kW / 66 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm | 115 Nm /11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Double Cradle | Double cradle steel frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic, coil springs, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks preload adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Dual 300 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 -18 | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90 -17 | 180/70-R15 |
| Rake: | 28.5° | 32° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2265 mm / 89.1 in Width 785 mm / 30.9 in Height 1265 mm / 49.8 in | Length: 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1030 mm / 40.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1700 mm / 66.9 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs | 302 kg / 665 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph | 15.0 sec / 138 km/h / 85.7 mph |