Maico GM 500E (Star) (1984-86) vs Vespa 98 Corsa (1947) vs KTM 990 Super Duke R (2011) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50T (2017-18)
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| Make: | Maico | Vespa | KTM | Suzuki |
| Model: | GM 500E (Star) | 98 Corsa | 990 Super Duke R | Boulevard C50T |
| Years: | 1984-86 | 1947 | 2011 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two sroke | Four stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in | 98 cc / 6 cub in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | 8.7:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Ignition: | MOTOPLAT electronic | Flywheel magneto coil | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm | 130.hp / 96.9 kW @ 10000 rpm | 39 kW / 52 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi plate | Multiplate steel discs in oil bath | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed | 3 speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Direct drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm | Coil springs and caplipers shock absorber | 48mm WP USD adjustable | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock | Leaf spring | WP shock, fully adjustable | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Disc | Drum | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 21 in. | 3.5 x 8" | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 x 18 in. | 3.5 x 8" | 180/55 ZR17 | 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |