Comparison of Kawasaki EL 252 1996 and Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit 1997 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki EL 252 1996 × |  Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1996 | 1997 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki EL 252 | Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 | Carburettor. Mikuni BST32SS x 4 |
| Engine details | - | VC Engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 252 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | 21.9 | 43.1 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 16,000 | 12,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 19.7 | 3.9 |
| Bore (mm) | 62.5 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 41.2 | 40.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | battery and coil | Analogue CDI |
| Clutch | wet multi disc | Wet multiplate |
| Lubrication system | wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 4 into 1 stainless steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic coil spring,oil damped |
| Rear suspension | - | Monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | Steel, Trellis frame |
| Front tyre | 100/90-17 55S | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 MC 70S | 150/60-R17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 128 |
| Trail (mm) | 112 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,490 | 1,410 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 143 | 168 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1531 | 0.2565 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,040 | 1,055 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,180 | 2,050 |
| Overall width (mm) | 745 | 720 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 160 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 18 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.2 |
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