BMW F 650GS (2002) vs Honda CBR 400RR (1988) vs Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Classic 20th Anniversary (2010) vs Cagiva Elefant 900ie Lucky Explorer (1990-91) vs Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 (1985) vs Suzuki DR 650SE (1997-98) vs Benelli 125 Sport (1981)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Honda | Moto Guzzi | Cagiva | Yamaha | Suzuki | Benelli |
| Model: | F 650GS | CBR 400RR | Nevada 750 Classic 20th Anniversary | Elefant 900ie Lucky Explorer | RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 | DR 650SE | 125 Sport |
| Years: | 2002 | 1988 | 2010 | 1990-91 | 1985 | 1997-98 | 1981 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS | Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in | 904 cc / 55.1 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 644 cc / 39.3 cu in | 125 cc / 7.63 cuin |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 55 x 42 mm | 80 x 74 mm | 92 x 68 mm | 56.4 x 50 mm | 100 x 82 mm | 42.5 x 44 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 | 6.6 :1 | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | 4x 26mm Flat-side CV | Weber-Marelli electric injection | Weber L.A.W fuel injection | 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors | Mikuni BST40 | Port control |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 59 hp / 42.2 kW @ 12500 rpm | 35.5 kW / 48 kW @ 6600 rpm | 68 hp / 49.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm | 32 kW / 43.5 hp / @ 6400 rpm (at rear tyre 27.9 kW / 37.4 hp @ 6500 rpm) | 7.3 kW / 10 hp @7600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41mm Showa damper-rod forks with adjustable pre-load | 40mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork | 42.7mm Marzocchi clamped stanchion telescopic forks non adjustable | 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable. | Telescopic, leading axle, oil damped | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Showa gas/oil shock with adjustable preload and compression | Swinging fork in light alloy cast with two dampers and spring adjustable for preload and rebound | Öhlins Rising rate box, monoshock adjustable for preload | Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping, | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping | Twin shocks with springs |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 275mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper | Single 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 120/60-17 | 100/90 V18 | 100/90-19 | 120/80 V16 + | 90/90-21 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 150/60-18 | 130/90 V16 | 140/80-17 | 130/80 V18 | 120/90-17 | 3.00-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 163 kg / 359.4 lbs | 184 kg / 405.7 lbs | 189 kg / 416.6 lbs | 180 kg / 437.8 lbs | 147 kg /324 lbs | 127 kg / 280 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15 Litres / 4.0 gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal | 13 Liter / US 3.4 gal / 2.9 Imp gal (CA model 12 Liter / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal) | 13 Litres / 3.43 US gal |