Suzuki GS 250FW (1983) vs Suzuki DR 200S (1991-95) vs Cagiva Ducati E900 ( Elefant E900) (1995-96) vs Suzuki GSX 400F Katana (1983-84)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Cagiva | Suzuki |
| Model: | GS 250FW | DR 200S | Ducati E900 ( Elefant E900) | GSX 400F Katana |
| Years: | 1983 | 1991-95 | 1995-96 | 1983-84 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 198.5 cc / 12.1 cu in | 904 cc / 55.1 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 44 x 41 mm | 66 x 58.2 mm | 92 x 68 mm | 53 x 45.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 29 mm Mikuni carburetors | Mikuni BST31 | Mikuni BDST 38 carburetors | 4 x Mikuni BS26SS carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI | Marelli electronic inductive discharge | Fully transistorised |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 14000 rpm | 15.5 kW / 20 hp @ 8500 rpm | 95 hp / 70 kW @ 8500 rpm | 30.8 kW / 41.3 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 14.8 lb-ft @ 13000 rpm | 18.6 Nm / 1.9 kgf-m / 13.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain, DAIDO DID50UB, 104 links |
| Front Suspension: | 38 mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic, oil damped | 45mm Showa upside down telescopic forks | Telescopic fork, oil dampened |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | Mono shock, oil damped, adjustable preload | Rising rate box, monoshock adjustable for preload | Swingarm, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single disc | 2x 282mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc | Drum | Single 240mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70 -17 | 70/100-21 | 100/90-19 | 3.25-S19 4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70 -17 | 100/100-18 | 140/80-17 | 3.75-S18 4PR |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1570 mm / 61.8 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 158 kg / 348 lbs | 105 kg / 232 lbs | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |