BMW K1600 Grand America (2020-) vs Suzuki GSX 400F Katana (1982)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | K1600 Grand America | GSX 400F Katana |
| Years: | 2020- | 1982 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 53 x 45.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 4 x Mikuni BS26SS carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Fully transistorised |
| Battery: | 12 V / 19 Ah maintenance free | 12V, 12Ah |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 30.8 kW / 41.3 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, DAIDO DID50UB, 104 links |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Telescopic fork, oil dampened |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) | Swingarm, dual shocks, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25-S19 4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.75-S18 4PR |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2324 m / 91.5 in Width: 1000 mm / 39.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1465 mm / 57.7 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2105 mm / 82.9 in Width: 750 mm / 29.5 in Height: 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wet Weight: | 336 kg / 740.7 lbs | 197 kg / 434 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |