Suzuki GSX 250S Katana (1992) vs KTM 125 EXC Enduro Six Days (2011-12) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12S Lightning (2006)
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| Make: | Suzuki | KTM | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | GSX 250S Katana | 125 EXC Enduro Six Days | Buell XB12S Lightning |
| Years: | 1992 | 2011-12 | 2006 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33 mm | 54 x 54.5 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni 29 mm carburetors | Keihin 36 mm flat slide carburetor | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 13500 rpm | 10.9 kW / 15 hp @ 7500 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Frame: | Steel double pipe cradle | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 5/8 x 1/4" | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Telescopic forks | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, 4-way preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustable | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC, monoshock | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc,2 piston caliper | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 220 mm disc,1 piston caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-H17 | 90/90 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-H17 | 120/90 - 18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1320 mm / 52.0" |
| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 960 mm / 37.8 in | 775 mm / 30.5" |
| Dry Weight: | 160 kg / 352 lbs | 95 kg / 209 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 9.5 L / 2.5 US gal / 2.1 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |