Laverda 500 Zeta (1978) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50T (2009-10)
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| Make: | Laverda | Suzuki |
| Model: | 500 Zeta | Boulevard C50T |
| Years: | 1978 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61 mm | 83 x 74.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Dell'Orto carburetors | Mikuni BDSR34 |
| Ignition: | Electric CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 9500 rpm | 33.6 kW / 45.1 hp @ 4000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 44.7 Nm / 33 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 62 Nm / 6.3 kgf-m / 45.7 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi forks | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers. | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum, 180 mm |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S18 | 130/90-16M/C 67H |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90 H18 | 170/80-15M/C 77H |
| Dry Weight: | 172 kg / 379 lbs | 246 kg / 542 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |