Aprilia RS 250 (2002-03) vs Suzuki GSX 600F Katana (2004-05)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Suzuki |
| Model: | RS 250 | GSX 600F Katana |
| Years: | 2002-03 | 2004-05 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 599 cc / 36.6 cu.in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50.6 mm | 62.6 x 48.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 (+/- 0.7) | 11.3:1 |
| Lubrication: | Oil pump with separate circuit | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors | 4 x Mikuni BSR32SS carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Transistorized |
| Spark Plug: | (tandard - NGK BR9ECM, racing - NGK BR10ECM, cold climate - NGK BR8ECM | NGK, CR9EK |
| Battery: | 12v 4Ah | 12V 39.6 kC (10Ah)/10HR |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm | 64 kW / 86 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm | 59.8 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.1 ft-lb @ 7950 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, direct drive | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6 | Chain, 118 links |
| Front Suspension: | Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. | 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading. | Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 142 mm / 5.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel: | 3.5 x 17 in. | 3.50 x 17, cast alumium-alloy |
| Rear Wheel: | 4.5 x 17 in. | 4.50 x17, cast alumium-alloy |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60-17 | 110/80 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/60-17 | 140/80 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 25° | 25.3° |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1880 mm / 74.0 in Width: 690 mm / 27.2 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in | Length 2135 mm / 84.1 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 141 kg / 309 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 167 kg / 368 lbs | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Reserve: | 3.5 Litres / 0.9 US gal | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.50 sec / 172.5 km/h / 107.2 mph | 12.2 sec / 171.4 km/h / 106.5 mph |
| Top Speed: | 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph |