Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder (2006-08) vs Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 (2005-09)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GZ 250 Marauder | VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 |
| Years: | 2006-08 | 2005-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61.2 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni BSR32SS carburetor | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Digital TCBI |
| Max Power: | 14.9 kW / 20 hp @ 7500 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20.6 Nm 2.1kgf-m 15.2 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, #520 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, oil damping | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs , 5-way adjustable damping | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 130mm Drum | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-16 59P or 59S | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-15 66P or 66S | 140/90-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 27.8 in | 714 mm / 28.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 137 kg / 302 lbs | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |