Suzuki XF 650 Freewind (1997-99) vs Kawasaki Ninja 650R (2008-09) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (1996-97)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | XF 650 Freewind | Ninja 650R | GSF 1200S Bandit |
| Years: | 1997-99 | 2008-09 | 1996-97 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 644 cc / 39.3 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 82 mm | 83 x 60 mm | 79 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors | 2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies | 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | TCBI with digital advance | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 7000 rpm | 70.4 hp / 51.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 52 Nm / 5.3 kgf-m / 38.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 83.6 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | O-ring chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Oil-damped front fork | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Full Floater with adjustable spring preload and damping | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload, | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 220mm disc | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 54H | 120/70 -17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 65H | 160/50 -17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 162 kg / 357 lbs | 177.8 kg / 393 lbs | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 180 kg / 397 lbs | 208 kg / 460.8 lbs | 222 kg / 489 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal / 4.1 Imp gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 20.0 litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |