Sherco City Corp 125 Supermotard (2004-) vs Triumph Thruxton (2009) vs Kawasaki KLX 250SF D-Tracker X (2012-14) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2003)
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| Make: | Sherco | Triumph | Kawasaki | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | City Corp 125 Supermotard | Thruxton | KLX 250SF D-Tracker X | Buell XR9S Lightning |
| Years: | 2004- | 2009 | 2012-14 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 865 cc / 57.8 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54.0 x 54.0 mm | 88.9 x 68.6 mm | 72 х 61.2 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air-cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | NA | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni Carburettor | Twin carburetors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | NA | 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 7250 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 71.8 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53ft.lbf @ 5750 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multidisc in oil bath | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | X-ring chain | Chain | Kevlar belt |
| Frame: | Built from Chrome-molybdenum forming a single structure. | Tubular steel cradle, twin sided swingarm, tubular steel | Steel, Double cradle frame | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Front Suspension: | Paioli 38mm dia hydraulic telescope fork, 185mm travel, fully adjustable for preload and dampening. | 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping adjustment | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive link system with single Ollé | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Singe 280mm disc | Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Singe 240mm disc | Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.50-17 | 100/90 R18 | 110/70- 17 | 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-17 | 130/80 R17 | 130/70- 17 | 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U |
| Wheelbase: | 1960 mm / 77.2 in | 1477 mm / 58.1 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1320 mm / 52 in |
| Seat Height: | 900 mm / 35.4 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 860 mm / 33.9 in. | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 107.0 kg / 235.9 lbs | 205 kg / 451 lbs | 137 kg / 302.1 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.8 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 7.7 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |