Suzuki GS 400S (1984-86) vs BMW R 52 (1928-29) vs BMW R 35 (1937-40)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | GS 400S | R 52 | R 35 |
| Years: | 1984-86 | 1928-29 | 1937-40 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder vertical, OHV |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in | 486 cc / 29.7 cu in. | 342 cc / 20.9 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 56.6 mm | 63 x 78 mm | 72 x 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 5.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Induction: | MBwni BS34SS | 1 x Spezial 2 valve ∅22 mm carburator | 1 x SUM type C K 9/22 |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Bosch high voltage magneto ignition | Bosch magneto ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 29 kW / 39 hp @ 9500 rpm | 8.9 kW / 12 hp @ 3400 rpm | 10.4 kW / 14 hp @ 3500 rpm |
| Final Drive: | s530 chain | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Plate spring, 6 laminae | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual dampers, coil spring, 5-way adjustable | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | ∅150mm Drum | ∅180mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Block brake | ∅180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00S184PR | 26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure | 3.0 x 19" |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50S184PR | 26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure | 3.5 x 19" |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 12.5 liters / 3.3 US gal | 12 liters / 3.1 US gal |