Yamaha XS 850G (1978-79) vs Kawasaki Z H2 (2020)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model: | XS 850G | Z H2 |
| Years: | 1978-79 | 2020 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type |
| Capacity: | 826 cc / 50.4 cu in | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71.5 x 68.6 mm | 76 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 3 x 34mm Hitachi carburetors | Fuel-injected with supercharger |
| Ignition: | Battery powered triggered | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm | 197 hp / 147 kW @ 11000rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-speed, return, dog-ring |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel. | Showa SSF BP forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 175 mm / 6.9" | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel | Showa shock - Uni Trak |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 99 mm / 3.9" | 134 mm / 5.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers | 2x 290mm discs, Brembo M4 monobloc calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 226mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W |
| Wet Weight: | 258 kg / 569 lbs | 239 kg / 527 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 19 Litres / 5 US gal |