Laverda 500 Formula (1978) vs KTM RC 250 (2017-18)
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| Make: | Laverda | KTM |
| Model: | 500 Formula | RC 250 |
| Years: | 1978 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in | 248.8 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61 mm | 72 x 61.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors | Bosch Injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 9500rpm | 31.8 hp / 23.7 KW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi forks | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers. | WP Monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 300 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S18 | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90 H18 | 115/75-R17 |
| Dry Weight: | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs | 147.0 kg / 324 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 10 Liters / 2.6 gal |