Suzuki GSX-R 400R SPII (1992) vs Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 (2000-04) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (2000-01) vs Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario (2017) vs Triumph Adventure 900 Limited Edition (1998)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi | Triumph |
| Model: | GSX-R 400R SPII | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 | GSF 1200S Bandit | V7 III Anniversario | Adventure 900 Limited Edition |
| Years: | 1992 | 2000-04 | 2000-01 | 2017 | 1998 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in | 744 cc / 45.4 in | 885 cc / 54.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 40.4 mm | 74 х 58 mm | 79 x 59 mm | 80 x 74 mm | 76 x 65 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Slingshot carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors | Weber- Marelli electronic injection | 3 x 36 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital TCBI | Digital transistorized | Magneti Marelli electronic digital | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Max Power: | 45.2 kW / 60.6 hp @ 11000 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm | 38 kW / 52 hp @ 6200 rpm | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm | 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft@ 6500 rpm | 60 Nm / 44.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm | 72 Nm / 53.1 ft. lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 36mm Telescopic forks | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks | 43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload | Die-cast alloy swing arm with 2 shocks with adjustable spring preload (Öhlins fully adjustable for Racer) | Monoshock adjustable preload. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | 180mm drum | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60-R17 53H | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 18″ | 110/80-18 Avon AM27 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60-R18 64H | 140/90-15 | 180/55 ZR17 | 17″ | 160/80-16 Avon RL30 |
| Seat Height: | 710 mm / 28.0 in | 714 mm / 28.1 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 19.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 15 Litres / 4 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |