Suzuki T 500 Cobra (1968) vs Suzuki GSX 750ES (1983) vs Suzuki GT 185M / A / B (1974-78)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | T 500 Cobra | GSX 750ES | GT 185M / A / B |
| Years: | 1968 | 1983 | 1974-78 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel two cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30 cu in | 747 cc / 45.5 cu-in | 184.8 cc / 11.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 64 mm | 67 x 53 mm | 49 x 49 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | 4 x Mikuni 32mm carburators | 2 x 20 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm | 62.6 kW / 84 hp @ 9500 rpm | 15.7 kW / 21 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @6000 rpm | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m 15.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | #530 Chain | #520 Chain |
| Frame: | Dual downtube cradle | Steel pipe and profile cradle | Single down tube, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork, preload adjustable and hydraulic anti-dive. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers | Full floater, preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustable. | Twin shocks, springs, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 275mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 255mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 100/90-16, Bridgestone L303 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-16 | 120/90-17, Bridgestone G514 | 3.00-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 865 mm / 34.1 in Height: 1105 mm / 43.5 in | Length: 2 155 mm / 84.8 in Width: 765 mm / 30.1 in Height: 1 260 mm / 49.6 in | Length: 1950 mm / 76.8 in Width: 770 mm / 33.3 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 186 kg / 410 lbs | 210 kg / 462 lbs | 129 kg / 283 lbs |