Suzuki GS 850G (1981-82) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400 (1985) vs Suzuki Gixxer SF250 (2018) vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Desert Edition (2015) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400R SP (1989-90) vs Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp (1909-18)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Suzuki	Suzuki	Suzuki	Suzuki	Suzuki	Velocette
Model:	GS 850G	GSX-R 400	Gixxer SF250	DL 1000 V-Strom Desert Edition	GSX-R 400R SP	Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp
Years:	1981-82	1985	2018	2015	1989-90	1909-18
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC	Two-stroke, single cylinder
Capacity:	843 cc / 51.4 cu in	398 cc / 24.3 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu in	1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in	398 cc / 24.3 cu-in	276 cc / 16.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke:	69 х 56.4mm	53 x 45.2 mm	76.0 x 54.9 mm	100 x 66.0mm	56 x 40.4 mm	2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Oil cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled
Ignition:	Transistorized	CDI	ECU	Electronic ignition	CDI	Eiseman high tension, waterproof
Starting:	Electric & kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Pedal
Max Power:	57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9.000 rpm	44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm	26 hp / 19.3 kW @ 9000 rpm	73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm	44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm	1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed, constant mesh	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed, constant mesh	¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed)
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload	Telescopic forks	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable forks	40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Telescopic forks	Druid Patent, spring forks
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments	Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable	Monoshock, Swing arm type	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable	Spring loaded seat
Front Brakes:	2 x 275mm Discs	2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS	2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers	Bowden
Rear Brakes:	Single 275mm disc	Single disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single disc, 2 piston caliper	Foot operated
Front Tyre:	3.50-19	110/90-16	110/70-R17	110/80R19M/C 59V	110/70-R17 53H	Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE
Rear Tyre:	4.50-17	140/90-18	150/60-R17	150/70R17M/C 69V	140/60-R18 64H	Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE
Fuel Capacity:	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal	15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal	15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal	6.6 L / 1.75 US gal