Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) (1983) vs Yamaha RD 400 (1978-79)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model: | GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) | RD 400 |
| Years: | 1983 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line | Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, reed-valve torque induction |
| Capacity: | 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 66 mm | 64 х 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 6.2 :1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Autolube |
| Induction: | 4 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | 2x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Transistorised, pointless | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm | 44 hp / 32.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm | 41.1 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, 18 multiple discs, cable operated | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 3/4 x 3/8 (No. 630) D.I.D. endless chain, 42/15, 2.8:1 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba dual shocks, four rebound settings and five preload settings | Swing arm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 275 mm | Single 267mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 x V19 | 3.00S-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 x V17 in. | 3.50S-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2255 mm / 88.8 in. Width 760 mm / 30.0 in. Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in. | Length 1995 mm / 78.5 in Width 760 mm / 3.0 in Height 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1320 mm / 51.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 806 mm / 31.75 in | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 243 kg / 536 lbs | 165.5 kg / 364.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 254 kg / 560 lbs | 171 kg / 376 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal |
| Standing ¼ mile: | 11.4 sec / 118 km/h / 116.8 mph | 14.1 sec / 90.1 mph 145 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 215.7 km/h / 134 mph | 106.8 mph 172 km/h |