| Attribute | Suzuki GS 500 E 1999 × | Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model | Suzuki GS 500 E | Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 40 | 54 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 58.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | 55.7 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 12.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 13.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 245 |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 110 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,445 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 186 | 216 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 775 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 | 168 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |