Yamaha WR 125 (1990-96) vs Yamaha XMAX 125 (2016-17) vs Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS (2003-04) vs Yamaha YZF 600 R6 YZF 600 R6 Special Edition (2008) vs Honda CBX 550F (1984-86)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha | Ducati | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | WR 125 | XMAX 125 | Multistrada 1000 DS | YZF 600 R6 YZF 600 R6 Special Edition | CBX 550F |
| Years: | 1990-96 | 2016-17 | 2003-04 | 2008 | 1984-86 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 572 cc / 34.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 4 mm | 52 x 58.6 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm | 67 x 42.5 mm | 59.2 x 52 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8;1 | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 | 13.1;1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Car4buretor | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle bodies, Marelli CPU 5.9M | 41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I. | 4x 30mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Electronic ECU | Marelli electronic | TCI | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | NA | 13.8 hp / 10.1 kW @ 8750 rpm | 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 11.33 Nm / 8.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm | 65.8 Nm / 6.71 kgf-m @ 11000 rpm | 49 Nm / 36.1 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Automatic | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain | O-ring chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork | Fully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork, | Air assisted telescopic forks, with anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension: | Sachs progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment | Hydraulic unit swing | Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm | Fully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable, | Pro-link air assisted shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 267mm disc | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 230mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 240mm disc | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90-21 | 120/70-M15 | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.60-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/80-18 | 140/70-M14 | 190/50-17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.10-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 99 kg / 218 lbs | 153 kg / 337.3 lbs | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 166 kg / 366 lbs | 184 kg / 406 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 gal | 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |