Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder (2006-08) vs Ducati 450 Desmo (1973-74)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Ducati |
| Model: | GZ 250 Marauder | 450 Desmo |
| Years: | 2006-08 | 1973-74 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven, desmodromic |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61.2 mm | 86 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni BSR32SS carburetor | Dell'Orto VHB 29 A |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 14.9 kW / 20 hp @ 7500 rpm | 19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 6700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, #520 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, oil damping | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork (from 1974: 35 mm Ceriani) |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs , 5-way adjustable damping | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 130mm Drum | 150 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-16 59P or 59S | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-15 66P or 66S | 3.00 x 18 or 3.25 x 18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2160 mm / 85.0in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 27.8 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 137 kg / 302 lbs | 130 kg / 286 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |