Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2011) vs Suzuki RG 500 Gamma Walter Wolf (1987-88)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | Ninja 250R | RG 500 Gamma Walter Wolf |
| Years: | 2011 | 1987-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 41.2mm | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SH Flatslide carburetors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance / electric | Suzuki PEI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 29.9 hp / 22 kW @ 10500 rpm | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 21.7 Nm / 2.21 kgf-m / 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain, 2.500 (40/16) |
| Frame: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, | Steel, double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage | Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 126 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 | 110/90 V16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70-17 | 120/90 V17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 80.0 in. Width 711 mm / 28.0 in. Height 1115 mm / 43.1 in. | Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 695 mm / 27.4 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1389 mm / 5.1 in. | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 29.3 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 151 kg / 304 lbs. | 156 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 170 kg / 374.7 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.2 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |