BMW K100 RS 16V and SE model (1991-92) vs Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade LXE (1985-88)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | K100 RS 16V and SE model | GV 1400 Cavalcade LXE |
| Years: | 1991-92 | 1985-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 82°V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC. |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.2 cub-in | 1360 cc / 83 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 81 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Bosch Motronic combined ignition/fuel injection system | 4 x 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors |
| Ignition: | Bosch Motronic combined ignition/fuel injection system | CDI |
| Battery: | 20Ah | 12V, 20Ah |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 7500 rpm | 81.6 kW / 112 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 124 Nm / 12.6 kgf-m / 91.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, single plate, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft, gearing 2.81:1 | 32/12 (2.6) |
| Front Suspension: | 41.7 mm Braced Marzocchi fork | Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.3 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock swinging arm, ADJ for spring preload | Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 106 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR17 | 130/90-16 67H |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60-ZR18 | 150/90-15 74H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1271 mm / 50.0 in | Length: 2530 mm / 99.6 in Width: 935 mm / 36.8 in Height: 1550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1516 m /59.7 in | 1670 mm / 65.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 175 mm / 6.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.50 in | 780 mm / 30.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 263 kg / 579 lbs | 395 kg / 872 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.7 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal |