Comparison of Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster 1957 and Suzuki GSX-R 600 2003 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki GSX-R 600 2003 × |  Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster 1957 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2003 | 1957 |
| Make | Suzuki | Ariel |
| Model | Suzuki GSX-R 600 | Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 83.9 | 20.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.04 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 69 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 42.5 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 70.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Lucas |
| Clutch | - | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Duplex loop |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 163 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5147 | 0.1158 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,040 | 2,184 |
| Overall width (mm) | 715 | 686 |
| Seat height (mm) | 830 | 787 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 145 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 17 |
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