KTM 1200 Super Adventure S (2017-18) vs Laverda 500 Formula (1978)
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| Make: | KTM | Laverda |
| Model: | 1200 Super Adventure S | 500 Formula |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1978 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 72 x 61 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies | 2x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors |
| Ignition: | System contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electric CDI |
| Starting: | Eletric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 8750 rpm | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm | Marzocchi forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Shock absorber WP Semi-active Suspension PDS Monoshock | Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliper | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR19 | 90/90 S18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60-ZR17 | 110/90 H18 |
| Dry Weight: | 215 kg / 473.9 lbs | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |