| Engine | Suzuki GS500 | BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | A82A03A | |
| Displacement | 487 cc | 313 cc |
| Max power | 47 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 34 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 20 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 10 800 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Single |
| Compression | 8.00:1 | 10.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.03 quart | 1.56 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9 | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 4 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.6 mm | 62.1 mm |
| Weight to power | 8.72 lbs/hp | 10.24 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 286 hp/2500lbs | 244 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 11Ah | 12 V / 8 Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GS500 | BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID. 520VM, 110 links | X-Ring HD chain 520, 120 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.714 | 3.083 |
| Final drive | 2.437 | 2.5 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (48 mph) | 3.0 (34 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (67 mph) | 2.063 (48 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (86 mph) | 1.588 (63 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (106 mph) | 1.286 (78 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (124 mph) | 1.095 (92 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (140 mph) | 0.955 (105 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GS500 | BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Bolted steel frame, drive unit load-bearing, tubular steel rear frame. | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork | 41mm USD fork, 5.51 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Link type | Solid die-cast aluminum swingarm, 5.16 in travel |