Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King (2009) vs Triumph Sprint 900 Sport (1997) vs Triumph Sprint ST (2002) vs BMW R 80G/S (1981)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Triumph | Triumph | BMW |
| Model: | GSX 1300 B-King | Sprint 900 Sport | Sprint ST | R 80G/S |
| Years: | 2009 | 1997 | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in | 885 cc / 54.0 cu in | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 65 mm | 76 x 65 mm | 79 x 65 mm | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 10.6:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection . Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox | 3 x 36mm flat side Mikuni CV carburetors | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetorss |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital, inductive type | Digital CDI | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power: | 132.1 kW / 181.5 hp @ 9500 rpm | 73.8 kW / 99 hp @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 93.4 hp @ 9200 rpm ) | 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 9100 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 108 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | 78.4 Nm / 8.0 kgf-m / 57.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 100 Nm / 10.2 kg-m / 74 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm | 56.7 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 41 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Wet, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy | Steel, trellis frame | Aluminium, twin spar | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | 43mm Telescopic forks. | 45 mm Forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | Tri-link single shock, adjustable for rebound damping and spring preload | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Monolever swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single ∅260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260m disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/50 ZR17 | 130/70 ZR18 | 180/55 ZZR17 | 4.00 - 18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 25 L / 6.6 US gal / 5.5 Imp gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.3 Imp gal | 19.5 L / 5.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45 Imp mpg | 6.1L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg / 43.2 Imp mpg | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.4 sec | 11.3 sec / 186.3 km/h / 115.8 mph | 11.0 sec | 13.8 sec |
| Top Speed: | 252.9 km/h / 157.1 mph | 226 km/h / 140 mph | 231 km/h / 143.5 mph | 167 km/h / 104 mph |