Suzuki RV 125 (1974-78) vs Kawasaki KLV 1000 (2005) vs Honda CB 400T Hawk (1979)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | RV 125 | KLV 1000 | CB 400T Hawk |
| Years: | 1974-78 | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two-stroke, aluminium | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in | 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50 mm | 98 X 66 mm | 70.5 x 50.6mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM22SH carburetor | Fuel Injection with 45mm throttle bodies | 2x 32mm Keihin carbs |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 6000 rpm | 98 hp / 71.5 kW @ 7400 rpm | 34 hp / 25.47 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 13.7 Nm / 1.4 kgf-m 10.1 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 101 Nm / 78 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 28.5 Nm / @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, oil dampened | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil dampened | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 282mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | 153mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 5.40-14 4PR | 110/80 R19 | 3.60 S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 6.70-12 4PR | 150/70 R17 | 4.10 S18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.1 US gal |