Suzuki GS 425 (1978) vs Honda XR 250R (1997) vs BRP Cam-Am Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (2016-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Honda | BRP Cam-Am |
Model: | GS 425 | XR 250R | Can-Am Spyder RT Limited |
Years: | 1978 | 1997 | 2016-17 |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve | Rotax 1330 ACE, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 423 cc / 25.8 cu in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 1330cc / 81.1 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 60 mm | 73 x 59.5 mm | 84 x 80 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | PD30 Carburetion | Electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control |
Starting: | Electric and kick | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7000 rpm | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 115 hp / 83.9 kW @ 7250 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed (semi-automatic optional) |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks | SACHS† shocks, Double A-arm with anti-roll bar |
Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, coil spring over | Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound | Swing-arm, Air preload SACHS shock |
Front Brakes: | Single disc, 11in | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm discs 4 piston caliper per wheel |
Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, with integrated parking brake |
Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 80/100-21 | 165 / 55 R15 |
Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 100/100-18 | 225 / 50 R15 |
Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31 in | 920 mm / 36.2 in | 772 mm / 30.4 in |
Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 382 lbs | 104 kg / 229.3 lbs | 450 kg / 1012 lb lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal | 27 Litres / 7.1 US gal |