Suzuki DR 500S (1983-85) vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2011)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | DR 500S | GSX-R 600 |
| Years: | 1983-85 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 82 mm | 67.0 x 42.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot | EFI, Four 40 mm throttle bodies, 2 valves per body. S-DMS engine management system |
| Ignition: | PEI pointless | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm | 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air |
| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed constant mesh | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain, O-ring | #525 Chain, 114 links |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.63 / 4th 1.00 / 5th 0.83:1 | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 2.11 / 3rd 1.76 / 4th 1.52 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.23:1 |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1" | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7" | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 128 kg / 282 lbs | 160 kg / 352 lbs |
| Wet-Weight: | 148 kg / 326 lbs | 187kg / 412 lbs |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.7" | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3" | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 270 mm / 10.6" | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 136 km/h / 84.5 mph | 253 km/h / 157 mph |