Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1993-94) vs Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (2019)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	Suzuki
Model:	ZX-R 250 Ninja	DL 650 V-Strom
Years:	1993-94	2019
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	645 cc / 39.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	49 x 33.1 mm	81 x 62.6 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	11.2:1
Induction:	4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors	Fuel Injection
Ignition:	TCBI	Electronic Ignition
Starting:	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm	69 hp / 50.4 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque:	2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm	69 Nm / 50.9 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain, DID525V8, 118 links
Frame:	Perimeter, pressed aluminium	Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	43mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension:	Uni-track, Swing arm	Link type, with adjustable rebound and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel:	113 mm / 4.4 in	160 mm / 6.3 in
Front Brakes:	2x discs 2 piston calipers	2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes:	Single disc 1 piston caliper	Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tyre:	110/70-R17 54H	110/80R19M/C 59H
Rear Tyre:	140/60-R18 64H	150/70R17M/C 69H
Rake:	24°	26°
Trail:	85 mm / 3.1 in	110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions:	Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in	Length 2275 mm / 89.5 in Width 910 mm / 35.8 in Height 1405mm / 55.3 in
Wheelbase:	1360 mm / 53.5 in	1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height:	735 mm / 28.9 in	830 mm / 32.7 in
Ground Clearance:	141 mm / 5.1 in	175 mm / 6.9 in
Fuel Capacity:	15 Litres / 3.4 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal