Kawasaki KLE 500 (1999-00) vs Suzuki RGV 250 VJ23 Lucky Strike Replica (1996)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | KLE 500 | RGV 250 VJ23 Lucky Strike Replica |
| Years: | 1999-00 | 1996 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Two stroke, 70° V- twin, reed valve with SAPC (Suzuki Advanced Power Controller) |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 54 x 54.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | NA |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x Mikuni TM32SS semi-flat carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Pointless Electrical Ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick & Electric |
| Max Power: | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @9500rpm T Mokel / 48 hp V Mokel |
| Max Torque: | 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm | 34.3 Nm / 25.3 lb.ft@8000rpm T Mokel |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | 41mm telescopic forks,Fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 290 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 VR21 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 VR17 | 140/60-18 |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 1330mm / 52.4in |
| Dry Weight: | 178 kg / 392 lbs | 134 kg / 295 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 161 kg / 355 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |