Suzuki GS 850GL (1980-88) vs Aprilia RX 125 (2014-) vs Aprilia Scarabeo 200 (2008-12) vs Aprilia RX 125 (2010-13)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Aprilia | Aprilia | Aprilia |
| Model: | GS 850GL | RX 125 | Scarabeo 200 | RX 125 |
| Years: | 1980-88 | 2014- | 2008-12 | 2010-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Single cylinder two stroke. Aluminium cylinder with Nikasil coated liner. Read valve intake. Separate mixing. Homologated to Euro 3 standard. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Single cylinder two stroke. Aluminium cylinder with Nikasil coated liner. Read valve intake. Separate mixing. Homologated to Euro 3 standard. |
| Capacity: | 843 cc / 51.4 cu in | 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in | 180.8 cc / 11.0 cu in | 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 х 56.4mm | 54 x 54.5 mm | 62 x 58.4 mm | 54 x 54.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 | 12:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x mm Mikuni carburetors | Dell’Orto VHST 28 | Keihin, Ø25 mm | Dell’Orto VHST 28 |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Electronic CDI | CDI electronic, with automatic advance and retard | Electronic CDI |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | Automatic with continuous variator | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | V-belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload | Upside down telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm. | Hydraulic fork, sleeve Ø35mm | Upside down telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments | Steel swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock with piggy back cylinder. | Engine functions as swinging fork swingarm, linked to the frame by dual connecting rods and two radial silent blocks. Two double-action gas shock absorbers with preload adjustment. | Steel swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock with piggy back cylinder. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275mm Discs | Single Ø 260 mm disc. 2 piston caliper | Single Ø260 mm stainless steel disc, 3 piston floating caliper, integrated braking system | Single Ø 260 mm disc. 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single Ø 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, integrated braking system | Single Ø 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 90/90-21 | 110/80-16 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 120/90 18 | 120/80-16 | 120/90 18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2235 mm / 88.0 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in | Length: 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width: 850 mm / 33.5 in | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 720 mm / 28.4 in | Length: 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width: 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 10 liters / 2.6 US gal | 8.1 L / 2.1 US gal | 10 liters / 2.6 US gal |