Suzuki RV 125 (1974-78) vs Kawasaki KLV 1000 (2005)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | RV 125 | KLV 1000 |
| Years: | 1974-78 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two-stroke, aluminium | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50 mm | 98 X 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM22SH carburetor | Fuel Injection with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 6000 rpm | 98 hp / 71.5 kW @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 13.7 Nm / 1.4 kgf-m 10.1 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 101 Nm / 78 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Cable-operated multiplate wet clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, oil dampened | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil dampened | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 5.40-14 4PR | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 6.70-12 4PR | 150/70 R17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1006 mm / 51.4 in | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 109 kg / 240 lbs | 207 Kg / 456lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |