KTM 500 EXC-F (2019-20) vs Yamaha FZ6R (2012) vs Yamaha YZF-R 25 (2020) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (2005-07) vs Triumph Tiger 70 (1937-40) vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS (2025) vs Suzuki GSX 750F Katana (1998-99) vs Jawa 500R (1986)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | KTM | Yamaha | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Triumph | Triumph | Suzuki | Jawa |
Model: | 500 EXC-F | FZ6R | YZF-R 25 | KLE 500 | Tiger 70 | Speed Triple 1200RS | GSX 750F Katana | 500R |
Years: | 2019-20 | 2012 | 2020 | 2005-07 | 1937-40 | 2025 | 1998-99 | 1986 |
Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Single cylinder, single port OHV with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder. (Rotax motor) |
Capacity: | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 1160 cc / 70.7 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu.in | 481.3 cc / 29.4 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 95 x 72 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm | 60 x 44.1 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 63 x 80 mm | 90 x 60.8 mm | 73 x 44.7 mm | 89 x 77.4 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
Ignition: | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan | Digital TCI | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | CDI | Lucas, 6V Magdyno | Electronic | Electronic ignition | Electronic |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Kick |
Front Suspension: | WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down | 43mm Telescopic fork, | 41mm KYB telescopic fork | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | Rigid, dual springs | ?hlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks. ?hlins S-EC 3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping | 41mm Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping adjustable, 3-way adjustable | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC | Swingarm Link less type Monocross, | KYB monocross | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | ?hlins monoshock RSU with linkage. ?hlins S-EC 3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping | Link type, gas/coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping force fully adjustable, rebound damping force 4-way adjustable | Dual shock absorbers |
Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc | 2x 298 mm discs | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum | 2 x 320mm floating discs. Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, OC-ABS, radial master cylinder with separate reservoir, span & ratio adjustable | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | Single 245 mm disc | Single 220mm disc | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper, OC-ABS. Rear master cylinder with separate reservoir | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Ø160 mm Drum |
Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 gal | 14.3 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal / 2.75 Imp gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |