Norton V4SV (2022) vs Suzuki RE5 Rotary (1974-76)
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| Make: | Norton | Suzuki |
| Model: | V4SV | RE5 Rotary |
| Years: | 2022 | 1974-76 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 72 ° V-four cylinder, Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. | Liquid/oil cooled, single rotary housing |
| Capacity: | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel-injection system. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent on front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel | Mikuni 18-32 HHD carburetor |
| Ignition: | Keyless ignition system | Dual ignition system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 185 hp / 136 kW @ 12500 rpm | 46 kW / 62 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 99.5 ft-lb @ 9000rpm | 74.5 Nm / 7.6 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable | Telescopic, oil-dampened forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock | Swing arm oil dampened, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330mm floating discs. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm rear disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder | Drum |
| Wheelbase: | 1434 mm / 56.4 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 193 kg / 425.4 lbs | 230 kg / 507 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 litres / 3.9 US gal | 16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |