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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GS 425E | 
			
				| Years: | 1979 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 423 cc / 25.8 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 60 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric and kick | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multiplafe | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, coil spring over | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 11in | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 382 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |