Suzuki XF 650 Freewind (1997-99) vs Kawasaki Ninja 650R (2008-09) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit (1996-97) vs Honda VT 1100C3 Shadow Ace Tourer (1999-)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model: | XF 650 Freewind | Ninja 650R | GSF 1200S Bandit | VT 1100C3 Shadow Ace Tourer |
| Years: | 1997-99 | 2008-09 | 1996-97 | 1999- |
| 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. | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 644 cc / 39.3 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in | 1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 82 mm | 83 x 60 mm | 79 x 59 mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors | 2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies | 4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors | 2x 36mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | TCBI with digital advance | Digital transistorized | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | 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 | 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5500 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 | 102 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | O-ring chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Oil-damped front fork | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable | 41mm Telescopic forks, 150mm wheel travel |
| 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 | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 336mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 220mm disc | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 54H | 120/70 -17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/80R-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 65H | 160/50 -17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 170/70R-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 162 kg / 357 lbs | 177.8 kg / 393 lbs | 214 kg / 472 lbs | 265 kg / 584.2 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 | 15.8 Litres / 4 US gal. |