Suzuki GS 400S (1984-86) vs BMW R 52 (1928-29)
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| Make: | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | GS 400S | R 52 |
| Years: | 1984-86 | 1928-29 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in | 486 cc / 29.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 56.6 mm | 63 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 5.0:1 |
| Induction: | MBwni BS34SS | 1 x Spezial 2 valve ∅22 mm carburator |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Bosch high voltage magneto ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 29 kW / 39 hp @ 9500 rpm | 8.9 kW / 12 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Final Drive: | s530 chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Plate spring, 6 laminae |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual dampers, coil spring, 5-way adjustable | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | ∅150mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Block brake |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00S184PR | 26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50S184PR | 26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 12.5 liters / 3.3 US gal |