Suzuki DR 500S (1980-81) vs Kawasaki 250 A1 Samurai (1969-71)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | DR 500S | 250 A1 Samurai |
| Years: | 1980-81 | 1969-71 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC | Two-stroke, parallel twin, 2 rotary inlet valves |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 247 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 82 mm | 53 x 56.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | PEI pointless | Capacitor discharge ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm | 31 hp / 22.6 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, O-ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped | Inner-spring telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping | Shock absorber and swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 3.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 3.25 -18 |
| Wet-Weight: | 148 kg / 326 lbs | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.57 US US gal |