BMW R 45 (1978-79) vs Suzuki GS 125E (1990)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | R 45 | GS 125E |
| Years: | 1978-79 | 1990 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 61.5 mm | 57 x 48.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing V65 carburetors | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Bosch contact free electronic ignition | Coil pack |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 7250 rpm | 10.2 kW / 14 hp @ @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 37.5 Nm / 3.82 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 9.75 Nm / 0.99 kgf-m / 7.2 lb-ft |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260mm Disc, 2 piston caliper. | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 200mm drum | 130mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 1.85 - B18 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.50 - B18 | 3.00-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |