Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki EL 252 1996 and Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana

Comparison of Kawasaki EL 252 1996 and Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki EL 252 1996 ×
Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana ×
General
Production from (year)19961992
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki EL 252Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana
CategoryCustom / cruiserSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2Carburettor. Four 29mm Mikuni
Displacement (cm³)252248
Power (kw)21.928.4
Max RPM (rpm)16,00015,500
Fuel consumption (l/100km)4.5-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)19.726.4
Bore (mm)62.549
Stroke (mm)41.233
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Ignitionbattery and coilDigita;
Clutchwet multi discWet Plate
Lubrication systemwet sumpWet Sump
Compression12.2:112.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension-Hydraulic Telefork
Rear suspension-2 Kayabo shocks, piggyback damper reservoirs, variable preload
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating Disc, 4 Pot Caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Fixed Disc, 2 Pot Caliper
Diameter (mm)-310
Frame type-Tubular Steel
Front tyre100/90-17 55S110/70-17
Rear tyre140/90-15 MC 70S140/70-17
Front wheel travel (mm)-37
Trail (mm)11299
Rake (fork angle) (degree)2925.6
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • silver maroon/silver
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4901,435
Dry weight (kg)143160
Power/weight ratio0.15310.1775
Overall height (mm)1,0401,160
Overall length (mm)2,1802,060
Overall width (mm)745685
Seat height (mm)-740
Ground clearance (mm)160165
Performance
Top speed (km/h)-174
Reserve fuel capacity (l)3-
Fuel capacity (l)1117



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