Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1987) vs Yamaha TW 200 (2006-08) vs Maico GM Star 250E (1986) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy (2011) vs Suzuki RGV 250 SP Pepsi Replica (1988) vs Gilera Nordcape 600 (1990-)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Yamaha | Maico | Harley-Davidson | Suzuki | Gilera |
| Model: | RG 500 Gamma | TW 200 | GM Star 250E | Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy | RGV 250 SP Pepsi Replica | Nordcape 600 |
| Years: | 1987 | 2006-08 | 1986 | 2011 | 1988 | 1990- |
| Engine: | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve | Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC | Four stroke, Twin Cam 96BTM Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Two stroke, 90° V- twin, reed valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 196 cc / 11.96 cub in. | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 50.6 mm | 67 x 55.7 mm | 67 x 70 mm | 95.25 x 111.25 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm | 98 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Water cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 14.7:1 | 9.2:1 | 7.5 :1 | 10.5:1 |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | CDI | MOTOPLAT electronic | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Pointless Electrical Ignition | Nippondenso electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric & kick |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5-Speed, constant mesh | 5-Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 2.500 (40/16) | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain, DID520V2, 114 links | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. | 33mm Telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm | 41.3 mm telescopic, chrome dust covers | Telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened | 41mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | Single shock | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable | Boge shocks variable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc | Disc | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | 2 x 290 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 110mm Drum | Disc | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 V16 | 130/80 -18 in | 3.00 x 21 in. | 140/75R17 | 110/70-17 | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90 V17 | 180/80 -14 in | 4.10 x 18 in. | 200/55R17 | 140/60-18 | 160/60-17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 6.8 Litres / 1.7 US gal | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |