Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 and Sunbeam S8 500 1955 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sunbeam S8 500 1955 × |  Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1955 | 1997 |
| Make | Sunbeam | Kawasaki |
| Model | Sunbeam S8 500 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63.5 | 41 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | Dry singleplate | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 6.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Plungers | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Twin cradle | Diamond high-tensile steel |
| Seat | Two single seats | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 187 | 138 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0936 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 18.16 |
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