Suzuki SV 1000S (2008) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1991-92)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | SV 1000S | KX 500 |
| Years: | 2008 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 x 66 mm | 86 x 86mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Premix |
| Induction: | Dual Throttle Valve fuel-injection system | KeihinPWK39 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Electronic CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 90.9 kW / 123.5 hp / @ 9000 rpm | 66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 102 Nm / 10.4 kgf-m / 75.2 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 46 mm Telescopic fork, cartridge-type, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.5 in | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Link-type, 7-way preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable | Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-17 | 120/90-18 64M |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.8 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 325 mm / 12.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 407.8 lbs | 100 kg / 220.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal |