Kawasaki KLX 650 (1997) vs Kawasaki S1 250SS MKI (1972-73) vs Kawasaki Z 1000H (1980)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLX 650 | S1 250SS MKI | Z 1000H |
| Years: | 1997 | 1972-73 | 1980 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x S3mm | 45 x 52.3mm | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 7,3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm Keihin CV carburetor | 3x Mikuni VM22SC, Ø 22 mm carburetor | 4x 34mm Mikuni BS34 carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Battery and coil | CDI |
| Max Power: | 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 8 500 rpm | 92 hp / 68.6 kW @ 9500 rpm (rear tyre 94.4 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque: | 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 2.54 m-kg / 18.3 lb-ft @ 7 000 rpm | 88 Nm / 64.9 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, 630 endless with 92 links, sprockets 15 front, 41 rear |
| Front Suspension: | Kayaba upside-down | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic forks, coil air spring |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba single shock | Dual shocks, Swing arm | Swinging arm with dual dampers 7-way spring preload. |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 180mm Drum | 2x 272mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 180mm Drum | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 3.00 -18 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 3.25 -18 | 130/90 V16 |
| Dry Weight: | 145.0 kg / 319.7 lbs | 149.5 kg / 326 lbs | 232 kg / 511 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |