Suzuki GS 400 (1978) vs KTM 125 Duke (2014-16) vs Suzuki GSF 400 (1996-97)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | KTM | Suzuki |
| Model: | GS 400 | 125 Duke | GSF 400 |
| Years: | 1978 | 2014-16 | 1996-97 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65 x 60 mm | 58 x 47 mm | 56 х 40.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9:1 | 14.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BS34 carburetors | Electronic fuel injection | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Conventional type non-transistor | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric and kick-start. | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 25.4 kW / 34 hp / @ 8000 rpm | 11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm (at rear tyre 35 kW / 48 hp @ 10200 rpm ) |
| Max Torque: | 30 Nm / 2.94 kpm / 22.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 12 Nm / 1.22 kgf-m / 8.85 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm | 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" X Ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 38 mm WP upside-down fork | 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, coil spring (5-way adjustable), oil damped | WP monoshock. | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 280 mm disc | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm Drum | Single 220 mm disc | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 110/70 -17 | 110/70-17, Dunlop K505F |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 150/60 -17 | 150/70-17, Dunlop K505J |
| Wheelbase: | 1385 mm / 54.5 in | 1367 mm / 53.8 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 810 mm / 31.8 in | 762 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight: | 172 kg / 378 lbs | 127 kg / 280 lbs | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |