Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2011) vs Suzuki RG 500 Gamma Walter Wolf (1987-88) vs Husqvarna TR 650 Strada (2013-14) vs Victory Hammer 8-Ball (2013-14)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Husqvarna | Victory |
| Model: | Ninja 250R | RG 500 Gamma Walter Wolf | TR 650 Strada | Hammer 8-Ball |
| Years: | 2011 | 1987-88 | 2013-14 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 652 cc / 39.79 cu-in | 1731 cc / 106 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 41.2mm | 56 x 50.6 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 101 x 108 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air / oil |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 7.0:1 | 12.3: | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors | Marelli EFI | Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.9 hp / 22 kW @ 10500 rpm | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 58 hp / 42.1 kW @ 7250 rpm | 96.9 hp / 71.3 kW |
| Max Torque: | 21.7 Nm / 2.21 kgf-m / 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 60 Nm / 44 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm | 153 Nm / 15.6 kg-m |
| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Wet, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain, 2.500 (40/16) | Chain | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. | Sachs 46mm, inverted forks | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.2 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage | Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | Sachs, single shock, link-mount | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 126 mm / 4.9 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 76 mm / 3.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Brembo hydraulic single 300mm disc | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Brembo hydraulic single 240mm disc | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 | 110/90 V16 | 110/80 -19 | 130/70R18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70-17 | 120/90 V17 | 140/80 -17 | 250/40R18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1389 mm / 5.1 in. | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1501 mm / 59.1 in | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 29.3 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 853.5 mm / 33.8 in | 660 mm / 26 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.2 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 12.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |