Maico GM 500E (Star) (1984-86) vs Suzuki DR 650R / S (1995)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Maico | Suzuki |
| Model: | GM 500E (Star) | DR 650R / S |
| Years: | 1984-86 | 1995 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two sroke | Air/oil cooled, four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in | 640 cc / 39 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.5 x 83 mm | 95 x 90.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Water cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Ignition: | MOTOPLAT electronic | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm | 32.8 kW / 45 hp @ 6800 rpm (at rear wheel 30.6 kW / 41.1hp @ 6500 rpm ) |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm | Telescopic fork, coil spring, air/oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock | Full Floater swingarm, single shock, gas/oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | Disc | Single 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 230 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 21 in. | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 x 18 in. | 120/90-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. | 1509 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 960 mm / 37.8 in. | 890 mm / 34.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 109 kg / 229.3 lbs | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |