Suzuki GSX 550ES (1985) vs Suzuki GSX-S 8 (2023)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | GSX 550ES | GSX-S 8 |
| Years: | 1985 | 2023 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 572 cc / 34.9 cu in | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60 x 50.6 mm | 84 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-speed with quickshifter |
| Final Drive: | Chain | D.I.D O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, double cradle | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. | 43mm KYB inverted fork, non-adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 180/55 x 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |