Suzuki GS 850GL (1980-88) vs Aprilia RXV 550i (2010-13)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Aprilia |
| Model: | GS 850GL | RXV 550i |
| Years: | 1980-88 | 2010-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 77° V-twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 843 cc / 51.4 cu in | 549 cc / 33.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 х 56.4mm | 80 x 55 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x mm Mikuni carburetors | Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. Throttle body: Ø40 mm |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9.000 rpm | 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m 47.9 lb-ft @ 7.500 rpm | 65.9 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.6 lb-ft @ 10900 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload | Ø45 mm Upside down fork, double adjustment |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments | Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, Hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275mm Discs | Single Ø270 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 140/80 -18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2235 mm / 88.0 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in | Length: 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 918 mm / 36.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 318 mm / 12.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 7.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal |