Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder (1998-01) vs Suzuki GS 500F (2004-06) vs Suzuki GT550K (1972-73) vs Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer (2019-20)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Suzuki	Suzuki	Suzuki	Moto Guzzi
Model:	VL 1500LC Intruder	GS 500F	GT550K	V9 Roamer
Years:	1998-01	2004-06	1972-73	2019-20
Engine:	Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC	Two stroke, transverse three cylinder	Transversal 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, 2-valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1462 cc / 89.2 cu in	487 cc / 29.7 cu in	543 cc / 33.1 cu in	853 cc / 52.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	96 x 101 mm	74 x 56.6 mm	61 x 62 mm	84 x 77 mm
Compression Ratio:	8.5:1	9.0:1	6.8:1	10.5:1
Induction:	2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors	2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors	3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors	Marelli MIU single-body electronic injection, integrated management of traction control on 2 levels
Ignition:	Digital transistorized	Transistorised electronig ignition	Battery/coil with contact breakers	Electronic
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric and kick	Electric
Max Power:	49.5 kW / 67 hp @ 4.800 rpm	38 kW / 51 hp @ 9500 rpm	40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm	40.44 kW / 55 hp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque:	114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84ft lb @ 2.300 rpm	41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm	53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm	62 Nm / 45.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed, constant mesh	6-Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain, endless 530	Shaft, double universal joint and double bevel gear units, 8:33 ratio
Front Suspension:	41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped	Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment	Telehydraulic fork	40mm Standard fork
Rear Suspension:	Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload	Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment	Dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable	Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload.
Front Brakes:	Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action	Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper	Drum	Single 320mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed four-piston callipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action	Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Drum	Single 260mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed two-piston callipers
Front Tyre:	150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless	110/70 H17	3.25-19	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre:	180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless	130/70 H17	4.00-18	150/80 - 16
Dimensions:	Length 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width 965 mm / 38.0 in Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in	Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in	Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in	Length: 2240 mm / 88.1 in Width: 865 mm / 34.0 in Height: 1165 mm / 45.8 in
Fuel Capacity:	15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal