Kawasaki KLR 250 (1989-90) vs Suzuki GS 650G Katana (1981-82)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | KLR 250 | GS 650G Katana |
| Years: | 1989-90 | 1981-82 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 673 cc / 41 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 62 x 55.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 4 x 32 mm Mikuni BS32SS CV carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Transistorized |
| Spark Plug: | NGK DP9EA-9 or ND X27EP-U9 | NGK D8EA (E-01, 24 & 34) NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork | Air assisted telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 110 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 275mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 - 21 | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 - 17 | 4.25H 17 |
| Rake: | 28.5° | 40o |
| Trail: | 117 mm // 4.6 in | 113 mm . 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1415mm / 55.71 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 856mm / 33.7 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 218 kg / 484 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 23 L / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal |