Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1987-88) vs Suzuki Boulevard C90 / Intruder C1500 (2007-08)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | Boulevard C90 / Intruder C1500 |
| Years: | 1987-88 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 96 x 101 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Fuel injected |
| Ignition: | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 49.2 kW / 66 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 115 Nm /11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Iron, Double cradle frame | Double cradle steel frame |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic, coil springs, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Dual 300 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160mm drum | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-16 | 180/70-R15 |
| Rake: | 63° | 32° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2110 mm / 83 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in | Length: 2525 mm / 99.4 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height: 1030 mm / 40.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1700 mm / 66.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.0 in | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 170 kg / 370 lbs | 302 kg / 665 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.5 sec / 164.8 km/h | 15.0 sec / 138 km/h / 85.7 mph |