Suzuki Boulevard / Intruder M109RZ Limited Edition (2009) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1999-01)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Boulevard / Intruder M109RZ Limited Edition | KX 500 |
| Years: | 2009 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 112 x 90.5 mm | 86 x 86mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Lubrication: | Semi-dry sump | Premix |
| Induction: | EFI, 2 x 56mm throttle bodies | KeihinPWK39 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | Electronic CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm | 66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate type | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Primary Reduction: | 1.647 | 2.538 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.188 (35/16) / 2nd 1.400 (28/20) / 3rd 1.038 (27/26) / 4th 0.828 (24/29) / 5th 0.686 (24/35) | 1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791 |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted, 46 mm stanchions | 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1" | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single damper, preload adjustable | Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 274 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/40 R18 | 120/90-18 64M |
| Wheelbase: | 1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 325 mm / 12.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 705 mm / 27.8 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal |