Yamaha DT 175 (1981-) vs Kawasaki KDX 220R (2003-05) vs Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2013) vs Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2008-09)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | DT 175 | KDX 220R | Thunderbird 1600 | Ninja 250R |
| Years: | 1981- | 2003-05 | 2013 | 2008-09 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 171 cc / 10.43 cu-in | 216 cc / 13.1 cu-in | 1597 cc / 97.5 cu in | 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 x 50 mm | б9 х 58 mm | 103.8 x 94.3mm | 62 х 41.2mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.8;1 | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor | PWK33 Keihin PWK35 carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI, magneto type | Electronic CDI | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management | TCBI with Digital Advance / electric |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 7000 rpm | 37 kg / 27.5 kW @ 8000 rpm | 63 kW / 85.6 hp @ 4850 rpm | 29.9 hp / 22 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 8.8 Nm / 12 lb- ft @ 6000rpm. | 3.5 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm | 146 Nm / 14.89 kgf-m / 107.7 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 21.7 Nm / 2.21 kgf-m / 16.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DID428SM. 117 links. | Chain | Toothed belt | O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Welded, tubular, double cradle with single downtube. | High-tensile steel perimeter design | Tubular steel, twin spine Swingarm Twin sided, steel | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, oil damped. | 43mm conventional cartridge fork | Showa 47 mm forks | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload | Uni-Trak® with aluminum linkage |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 260mm hydraulic petal disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm petal disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -21 | 3.00-21 | 120/70 R19 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 -18 | 4.60-18 | 200/50 R17 | 130/70-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Height 1229 mm / 48.4 in Width 889 mm / 35.0 in | Length 2350mm / 92.5 in Width 947mm / 37.2 in (Handlebars) Height 1216mm / 47.9 in | Length 2080 mm / 80.0 in. Width 711 mm / 28.0 in. Height 1115 mm / 43.1 in. |
| Wheelbase:: | 1350 mm / 53.1in. | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1641 mm / 64.6in | 1389 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Seat height: | 845 mm / 33.27 in | 919 mm / 36.2 in If adjustable, lowest setting | 702 mm / 27.6 in | 780 mm / 29.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 99 kg / 2181 lbs | 101.0 kg / 222.6 | 308 kg / 678 lbs | 151 kg / 304 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7 Litres / 1.5gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 18.2 Litres / 5.8 US gal |