BMW K 100RS ABS (1988) vs Piaggio MP3 400 HPE (2020-2021) vs Honda XL 500R (1982-83)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Piaggio | Honda |
| Model: | K 100RS ABS | MP3 400 HPE | XL 500R |
| Years: | 1988 | 2020-2021 | 1982-83 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves and roller tappets | Four Stoke single cylinder, OHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in | 399 cc / 24.34 cu-in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 84 x 72 mm | 89 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Electronic fuel injection | Single 32mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Traction control (ASR) | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric with oil-bath free wheel | Kick |
| Max Power: | 65.6 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm | 26 kW / 35.3 hp @ 7000 rpm | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | CVT with torque server | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | Articulated quadrilateral, Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system | Leading axle coil spring forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm | Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions | Pro link. adjustable for preload. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2x 258mm discs, one disc brake per wheel, 2 piston caliper | 140mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 240mm disc | 130mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-V18 | 2 x 110/70-13 Tubeless | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-V17 | 140/70-14 Tubeless | 4.60-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | 13.2 Litres / 3.48 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |