Suzuki DR 500S (1983-85) vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2011) vs Suzuki T 500 Cobra (1968)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | DR 500S | GSX-R 600 | T 500 Cobra |
| Years: | 1983-85 | 2011 | 1968 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, parallel two cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. | 492 cc / 30 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 82 mm | 67.0 x 42.5 mm | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 12.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot | EFI, Four 40 mm throttle bodies, 2 valves per body. S-DMS engine management system | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm | 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air | 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed constant mesh | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, O-ring | #525 Chain, 114 links | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 180/55 ZR17 | 3.25-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 128 kg / 282 lbs | 160 kg / 352 lbs | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.7" | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |