Kawasaki KL 250 (1976-77) vs Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | KL 250 | 850 Le Mans Mark II |
| Years: | 1976-77 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 х 64 mm | 83 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | 2x 36mm Dell'Orto carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery with double contact breakers and coils | |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm | 73 hp / 53.7 kW @ 7700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 76.4 Nm / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Oil damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Swing arm with 3-pos preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 310mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 3.50 H18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-17 | 4.10 V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 308 . lbs | 196 kg / 433 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 22.5 Litres / 4.8 gal |
| Road Test: | Bike magazine Group Test 1978 | Bike magazine |