Suzuki GS 850GL (1980-88) vs Aprilia RX50 (2014-15)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Aprilia |
| Model: | GS 850GL | RX50 |
| Years: | 1980-88 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity: | 843 cc / 51.4 cu in | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 х 56.4mm | 39.9 x 40 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x mm Mikuni carburetors | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Electronic CDI |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275mm Discs | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 110/80-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2235 mm / 88.0 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in | Length: 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width: 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 7 L / 1.85 US gal |