Suzuki GS 850G (1981-82) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400 (1985) vs Suzuki Gixxer SF250 (2018) vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Desert Edition (2015) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400R SP (1989-90) vs Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp (1909-18)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki | Velocette |
| Model: | GS 850G | GSX-R 400 | Gixxer SF250 | DL 1000 V-Strom Desert Edition | GSX-R 400R SP | Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 1985 | 2018 | 2015 | 1989-90 | 1909-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 843 cc / 51.4 cu in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 276 cc / 16.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 х 56.4mm | 53 x 45.2 mm | 76.0 x 54.9 mm | 100 x 66.0mm | 56 x 40.4 mm | 2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | CDI | ECU | Electronic ignition | CDI | Eiseman high tension, waterproof |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Pedal |
| Max Power: | 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9.000 rpm | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm | 26 hp / 19.3 kW @ 9000 rpm | 73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm | 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed) |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload | Telescopic forks | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable forks | 40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks | Druid Patent, spring forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Monoshock, Swing arm type | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275mm Discs | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Bowden |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | Foot operated |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 110/90-16 | 110/70-R17 | 110/80R19M/C 59V | 110/70-R17 53H | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-17 | 140/90-18 | 150/60-R17 | 150/70R17M/C 69V | 140/60-R18 64H | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |