Kawasaki KL 250 (1978-79) vs Yamaha DT 125RE (1999) vs Yamaha WR 125 (1997-00) vs Kawasaki Z 1300 (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KL 250 | DT 125RE | WR 125 | Z 1300 |
| Years: | 1978-79 | 1999 | 1997-00 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed-valve | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 х 64 mm | 56 X 50 mm | 54 x 4 mm | 62 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 6.8:1 | 8.8;1 | 9.9:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | Mikuni 28 SS | Car4buretor | 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm | 14.7 / 10.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | NA | 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 1.7 kgf-m / 16.3 Nm @ 7000 rpm | NA | 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic forks | Marzocchi "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Monocross linkage | Sachs progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment | Dual shocks preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 230mm disc | Single disc | 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220mm disc | Single disc | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 80/90 -21 | 80/90-21 | 110/90 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-17 | 110/80 -18 | 110/80-18 | 130/90 -17 |
| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 308 . lbs | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs | 99 kg / 218 lbs | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.2 gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal | 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal |