Suzuki GSF 400P (1994) vs Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa (1999-02) vs Kawasaki VN 250V Eliminator (1999-04)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSF 400P | KL 250 Super Sherpa | VN 250V Eliminator |
| Years: | 1994 | 1999-02 | 1999-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 х 40.4 mm | 71 x 34.2 mm | 62 x 41.2mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.3:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors | Mikuni BST34 carburetor | 2x Keihin CVKR32 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Elctric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 38.8 kW / 52 hp @ 12000 rpm | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm ( rear tyre 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm ) | 35 hp / 26 kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 17.7 ft·lbf / 24.0 Nm @ 9500 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped | 36mm Telescopic forks, | 41mm telescopic fork, 150mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock | Uni- track/truck and swing arm | Dual rear shock with adjustable preload, 96mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17H | 7.75-21 | 120/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70-17H | 4.10-18 | 160/80-15 |
| Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30 in | 828 mm / 32.6 in | 690 mm / 27.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |