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Suzuki GSX-R 750 (1990) vs Suzuki GS 550L (1979-81)

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Make: Suzuki Suzuki
Model: GSX-R 750 GS 550L
Years: 1990 1979-81
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cub. in. 549 cc / 33.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 48.7 mm 56 x 55.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 8.6:1
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled Air cooled
Induction: 4 x 38 mm Mikuni constant-vacuum carburetors 4 x VM22SS Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Computer controlled electronic ignition Battery and Coil
Starting: Electric Electric and kick
Max Power: 83.8 kW / 115 hp @ 11000 rpm 35.8 kW / 49 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 78 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m / 57.5 ft-lb @ 10000 rpm 42 Nm 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Cable operated, wet multiple, coil spring Wet, 15 multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh 6 Speed
Final Drive: #530 Chain, O-ring sealed, 108 links Chain
Front Suspension: 41 mm Upside-down telescopic fork, adjustable spring preload, 8-way damping, 10-way compression Telescopic fork, oil damped
Rear Suspension: Full-floater Monoshock 4-way adjustable for preload rebound damping Twin shocks, coil over, 5-way adjustable springload
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 280 mm disc, 1 piston caliper Drum
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 170/60 ZR17 3.75-18
Dry Weight: 193 kg / 425 lbs 195 kg / 430 lbs
Wet Weight: 234 kg / 515.8 lbs. 216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Standing ¼ mile: 10.88 sec / 201.7 km/h / 125.3 mph 13.7 sec / 152 km/h / 94.7 mph
Top Speed: 247.3 km/h / 153.6 mph 181 km/h / 112 mph