Suzuki GSX 1100EF (GS 1150EF) (1985) vs Gilera MX-R 125 Endurance (1989-91) vs Gilera Nordcape 600 (1990-) vs Indian Dark Horse (2010-11) vs Suzuki GSX-F 1000F / ABS (2015-16)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Gilera | Gilera | Indian | Suzuki |
| Model: | GSX 1100EF (GS 1150EF) | MX-R 125 Endurance | Nordcape 600 | Dark Horse | GSX-F 1000F / ABS |
| Years: | 1985 | 1989-91 | 1990- | 2010-11 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC |
| Capacity: | 1135 cc / 69.35 cu-in | 124 ccc / 7.6 cu-in | 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in | 1720 cc / 105 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 66 mm | 56 x 50.5 mm | 98 x 74 mm | 3.966 x 4.25 in. | 73.4 x 59.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 13.0;1 | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x 36mm Mikuni carburetors | 28 Dell'Orto PHBH carburetors | 40mm Teikei carburetor | Closed loop sequential port fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Electric ignition with capacitive output | Nippondenso electronic | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition (transistorised) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick | -Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm Kayaba air assisted, adjustable spring preload and compression damping. | Marzocchi telescopic-hydraulic forks | 41mm forks | 41 mm diameter; 108 mm wheel travel | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Single Kayaba shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. | Fork in die cast aluminium, Boge single shock absorber fork in die cast aluminium, Boge single shock absorber | Boge shocks variable preload | Single shock, 73mm wheel travel. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc | 2x 270mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm Brembo discs, 4 piston Brembo calipers / ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 220 mm disc / ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-V16 | 100/90-16 | 120/60-17 | 130/90-16 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-V17 | 120/80-16 | 160/60-17 | 150/90-16 | 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 Gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |