Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 and Suzuki GSX-R600 Bruce Anstey

Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 and Suzuki GSX-R600 Bruce Anstey [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2008 ×
Suzuki GSX-R600 Bruce Anstey ×
General
Production from (year)20082009
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki Ninja 500RSuzuki GSX-R600 Bruce Anstey
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2Injection
Displacement (cm³)498599
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)48.5-
Bore (mm)7467
Stroke (mm)5842.5
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advanceElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression10.8:112.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® system with single shock / 3.9 in.Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping two way fully adjustable, rebound damping fully adjustable.
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)220220
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, perimeter design-
Front tyre110/70-17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre130/70-x17180/55-ZR17
Trail (mm)91-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)27-
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • passion red
  • black/white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4351,400
Dry weight (kg)176163
Overall height (mm)1,1611,125
Overall length (mm)2,0962,040
Overall width (mm)701715
Seat height (mm)775810
Ground clearance (mm)119130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)18.1617



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