Aprilia RXV 450i (2009) vs Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 (2013-17) vs Suzuki GR 650 Tempter (1983-89)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Royal Enfield | Suzuki |
| Model: | RXV 450i | Bullet Classic 500 | GR 650 Tempter |
| Years: | 2009 | 2013-17 | 1983-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 77° V-twin cylinder, | Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders |
| Capacity: | 449 cc / 27.4 cu in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 X 49.5 mm | 84 x 90 mm | 77 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air Cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. Throttle body: Ø38 mm | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | 2 x Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Electronic Ignition Keihin | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 13000 rpm | 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm | 36.4 kW / 50 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 61 Nm / 6.22 lgf-m / 45.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø45 mm Upside down fork, double adjustment | Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel | 35mm Air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment | Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload | Single shock adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø270 mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 90/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 58.9 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 941 mm / 37.0 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |