Vespa 125 Primavera (1965-83) vs Suzuki GSX-R 1100 (1988) vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2010-11)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Vespa | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | 125 Primavera | GSX-R 1100 | DL 1000 V-Strom |
| Years: | 1965-83 | 1988 | 2010-11 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 121.2 cc / 7.4 cub in | 1052 cc / 64.2 cub. in. | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 51 mm | 76 x 58 mm | 98 X 66 mm |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multiplate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic |
| Max Power: | 4.1 kW / 5.6 hp @ 5500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 9500 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Chain, 114 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure | Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings: a collection of rectangular-section extrusions in a twin-downtube arrangement | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4-way preload and 3-way anti-dive adjustable | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock | Full-floater monoshock, 4-way rebound damping adjustable | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 310 mm Discs, four-piston calipers | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 220 mm Disc | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. |
| Front Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 110/80-18 | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 150/70-18 | 150/70 R17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 5.5 L / 1.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 85 km/h / 53 mph | 249 km/h / 155 mph | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph |