Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (1999-01) vs Suzuki GSR 400 (2006-08)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VN 800 Drifter | GSR 400 |
| Years: | 1999-01 | 2006-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Rour stoke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 66.2 mm | 54.6 x 42.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK36 carburetor | Fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Digital K-TRIC | Electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 38.2 kW / 52 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 37 Nm / 3.8 kgf-m / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple plates, coil springs |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. | 43 mm Telescopic forks fully adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment | Link-type, coil spring, oil-damped, spring preload 7-way adjustable, rebound damping force fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 130mm drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-16 | 180/55ZR-17 |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |