BMW R 100RS (1977) vs Suzuki Katana (2019)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | R 100RS | Katana |
| Years: | 1977 | 2019 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cub in. | 999 cc / 60.9 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | 73 x 59 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106 | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 51 kW / 70 hp / @ 7000 rpm | 147.5 hp / 107.7 kW) @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 108 Nm / 79.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Steel, double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Simplex ∅200 mm drum | Single 240mm disc ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - H19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 - H18 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2130 mm / 83.8 in Width 746 mm / 29.37 in Height 1300 mm / 51.8 in | Length 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width 830 mm / 32.7 inch Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.49 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 230 kg / 506 lbs | 215.0 kg / 474 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / Imp gal |