Comparison of Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD and Suzuki GS 550 L 1983 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki GS 550 L 1983 × |  Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1983 | 1979 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki GS 550 L | Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD |
| Category | Naked bike | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni bsw30ss | Carburettor. Keihin VN32SS x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 572 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | - | 26.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.85 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 31.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 64 |
| Stroke (mm) | 50.6 | 62 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 89.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Battery and coil |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type | wet muti disc |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sumo | forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2 in to 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened | - |
| Rear suspension | Full- floating suspension system | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/90-1654H | - |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-1667H | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 160 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 111 | 112 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 61 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 186 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1547 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,085 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 2 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 12 |
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