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Suzuki GS 400 (1978) vs KTM 125 Duke (2014-16)

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Make: Suzuki KTM
Model: GS 400 125 Duke
Years: 1978 2014-16
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves
Capacity: 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 65 x 60 mm 58 x 47 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9:1 14.5:1
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BS34 carburetors Electronic fuel injection
Ignition: Conventional type non-transistor Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starting: Electric and kick-start. Electric
Max Power: 25.4 kW / 34 hp / @ 8000 rpm 11.3 kW / 15 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 30 Nm / 2.94 kpm / 22.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm 12 Nm / 1.22 kgf-m / 8.85 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate type Multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Transmission: 6 Speed 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain Chain 5/8 x 1/4" X Ring
Frame: Double cradle tube Space frame in chrome -molybdenum steel tubes Subframe: steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 38 mm WP upside-down fork
Rear Suspension: Swing arm, coil spring (5-way adjustable), oil damped WP monoshock.
Front Brakes: Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper Single 280 mm disc
Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum Single 220 mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.00-18 110/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18 150/60 -17
Wheelbase: 1385 mm / 54.5 in 1367 mm / 53.8 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in 810 mm / 31.8 in
Ground Clearance: 170 mm / 6.7 in 170 mm / 6.7 in
Dry Weight: 172 kg / 378 lbs 127 kg / 280 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal