Ducati 900 SL Superlight MKI (1992) vs Suzuki GS 400E (1978-84)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
| Model: | 900 SL Superlight MKI | GS 400E |
| Years: | 1992 | 1978-84 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 904 cc / 55.2 cu in | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 68 mm | 65 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni BDST 38-B67 | 2 x Mikuni BS34 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Kokusan electronic inductive discharge | Conventional type non-transistor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick-start. |
| Max Power: | 57 kW / 78 hp @ 7000 rpm | 25.4 kW / 34 hp / @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 8.6 kgf-m / 62 ft-lb @ 6400 rpm | 30 Nm / 2.94 kpm / 22.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Wet multi-plate type |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.000:1 (31/62) | 2.714 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.466:1 (15/37) | 2.461 |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm Showa fully adjustable inverted fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive type with adjustable Showa GD monoshock | Swing arm, coil spring (5-way adjustable), oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm discs | Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc | 160mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60-17 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 172 kg / 378 lbs |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in | Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 835 mm / 32.9 in Height 1125 mm / 44.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1385 mm / 54.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 780mm / 30.7in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 192.5 kg / 424 lbs | 185.0 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |