BMW R 1200R (2008) vs Yamaha XS 850SG Special (1979) vs Suzuki RGV 250 VJ23 (1997) vs Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute (2022)
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| Make: | BMW | Yamaha | Suzuki | Yamaha |
| Model: | R 1200R | XS 850SG Special | RGV 250 VJ23 | XSR 700 XTribute |
| Years: | 2008 | 1979 | 1997 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, 70° V- twin, reed valve with SAPC (Suzuki Advanced Power Controller) | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 826 cc / 50.4 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 689 cc / 42.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 71.5 x 68.6 mm | 54 x 54.5 mm | 80.0 x 68.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil-cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 | NA | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | 3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors | 2 x Mikuni TM32SS semi-flat carburetors | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Transistor controlled | Pointless Electrical Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick | Kick & Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @9500rpm T Mokel / 48 hp V Mokel | 73.4 hp / 54 kW @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm | 34.3 Nm / 25.3 lb.ft@8000rpm T Mokel | 67 Nm / 49.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain, DID520V2, 114 links | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Air assisted telescopic forks | 41mm telescopic forks,Fully adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 175 mm / 6.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable | Single shock, adjustable preload, swingarm, link type suspension |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers | 2 x 290 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR 17 | 3.25H-19 | 110/70-17 | 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58V) (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-ZR 17 | 4.00H-17 | 140/60-18 | 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73V) (Tubeless) |
| Dimensions: | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width: 900 mm / 35.4 in Height: 1190 mm / 46.9 in | Length: 2015 mm / 79.3 in Width: 695 mm / 27.4 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in | Length 2075 mm / 81.7 in Width 820 mm / 32.2 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1330mm / 52.4in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |