Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja (2001) vs Suzuki GS 1100LT (1980-81)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | ZX-12R Ninja | GS 1100LT |
| Years: | 2001 | 1980-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 1074 cc / 65.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 55.4 mm | 72 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump, trochoidal pump |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | 4x 34mm Mikuni BSS4SS |
| Ignition: | Digital ignition | Transistorized pointless |
| Starting: | Electric | Starting |
| Max Power: | 178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 134 Nm / 13.66 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm | 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet. 18 plates |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping | Swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x 295mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 295mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50 ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2120 mm / 82.1 in Width 739 mm / 29.1 in Height 1199 mm / 47.2 in | Length 2300 mm / 90.6 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1260 mm / 49.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 245 kg / 540 lbs | 259 kg / 571 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.0 gal | 15 Litres / 3.4 gal |