Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Special Edition (2008) vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 Lucky Strike Replica (2008) vs Yamaha RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica (1985)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model: | GSX-R 1000 Special Edition | GSX-R 750 Lucky Strike Replica | RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica |
| Years: | 2008 | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve. |
| Capacity: | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 749 c / 45.7 cub. in. | 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73.4 x 59 mm | 70 x 48.7 mm | 56.4 x 50 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 6.6 :1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow. | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection with four 44mm throttle bodies | New 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system | 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition, Transistorized | Digital DC-CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Spark Plug: | NGK, CR9EIA-9 | NGK, CR9E | NGK, BR9HS |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch. | Wet, multiple discs | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Max Power: | 138 kW / 185.1 hp @ 12000rpm | 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm | 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm | 86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm | 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | #530 chain | Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings. | Steel twin downtube |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload | Showa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping | 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 125mm / 4.9 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Link type, coil spring, gas/oil damped, adjustable spring preload | Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping | Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm discs 4 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Tokico 4 piston calipers | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | Single 220 mm disc, Tokico 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/80 V16 + |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/80 V18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in. | 1390 mm / 54.7 in. | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in | Length 2040 mm / 80.4 in. Width 715 mm / 28.5 in. Height 1125 mm / 44.6 in. | Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 810 mm / 31.8 in. | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 172 kg / 379 lbs. | 163 kg / 359 lbs | 180 kg / 437.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 198 kg / 419 lbs | 198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |
| Top Speed: | 290 km/h / 180.2 mph | 270.7 km/h / 168 mph | 148 mph / 238 km/h |