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Suzuki GS 850GL (1980-88) vs Aprilia RX 125 (2014-)

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Make: Suzuki Aprilia
Model: GS 850GL RX 125
Years: 1980-88 2014-
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.
Capacity: 843 cc / 51.4 cu in 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 69 х 56.4mm 54 x 54.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1 12.5:1
Induction: 4 x mm Mikuni carburetors Dell’Orto VHST 28
Ignition: Transistorized Electronic CDI
Starting: Electric & kick Electric and kick
Transmission: 5 Speed 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload 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.
Front Brakes: 2 x 275mm Discs Single Ø 260 mm disc. 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc Single Ø 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50-19 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: 4.50-17 120/90 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
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in 830 mm / 32.7 in
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal 10 liters / 2.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51.6 Imp mpg 5.4 L/100 km / 18.4 km/l / 43 US mpg
Top Speed: 191 km/h / 119 mph 120 km/h / 75 mph