Triumph T120R Bonneville 650 (1968) vs Honda XL 650V Transalp (2006-07) vs Kawasaki KE 125 (1975-76)
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| Make: | Triumph | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | T120R Bonneville 650 | XL 650V Transalp | KE 125 |
| Years: | 1968 | 2006-07 | 1975-76 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, rotary valves |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 82 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 56 х 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal 1 - 1/6" carburetors | 2x 34 mm slanted flat-slide CV-type | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Lucas MA6 alternator with 2 coils | Digital transistorized with electronic advance | Membrane |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 34 kW / 46 hp @ 6500 rpm | 52 hp / 39 kW @ 7500 rpm | 13 hp / 9.6 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 106 links | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, hydraulic damping | 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, twin Girling dampers | Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 8" SLS drum | 2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 7" SLS drum | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19, Dunlop Universal | 90/90-21 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 x 18, Dunlop Universal | 120/90-17 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 165 kg / 363 lbs | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs | 97 kg / 213.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.6 Litres / 3.6 US gal other Export: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |