Suzuki GS 425 (1978) vs Honda XR 250R (1997)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model: | GS 425 | XR 250R |
| Years: | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 423 cc / 25.8 cu in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 60 mm | 73 x 59.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | PD30 Carburetion |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7000 rpm | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, coil spring over | Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 11in | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 100/100-18 |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31 in | 920 mm / 36.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 382 lbs | 104 kg / 229.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal |