Norton Dominator 88 SS (1961) vs Suzuki GSX 600F (1994-95) vs Suzuki GS 650GL (1981-82)
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| Make: | Norton | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | Dominator 88 SS | GSX 600F | GS 650GL |
| Years: | 1961 | 1994-95 | 1981-82 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, twin-cylinder, two valves per cylinder operated by pushrods | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in | 599 cc / 36.6 cu.in | 673 cc / 41 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 x 73 mm | 62.6 x 48.7 mm | 62 x 55.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal Monobloc 11/16 in bore carburettors | 4 x Mikuni BST32 Carburetors | 4 x 32mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 7000 rpm | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 11000 rpm | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 118 links | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with coil springs | 41 mm Conventional telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable rebound damping | Air asssited telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with adjustable, three position hydraulically damped Girling units | Swingarm, progressive linkage, 4-step rebound dampened, 7-step spring preload | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, Ø203 mm / Ø8 in | 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 275 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, Ø178 mm / Ø7 in | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |