Kawasaki KDX 175 (1980-82) vs Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX (1991-93) vs BMW F 800GS Triple Black (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KDX 175 | EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX | F 800GS Triple Black |
| Years: | 1980-82 | 1991-93 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 173 cc / 10.5 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66.0 x 50.6 mm | 62 x 41.2 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.6:1 | 12.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni carburetor | Carburetor | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20.1 hp / 14.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 33 hp / 24.6kW @ 12500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 1.7 kgf-m / 12.2 lb-ft @ 9900 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock adjustable for compression rebound and spring preload, | Dual shocks | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-17 | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 140/90-15 | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |