Honda CG 125 (1995-97) vs Velocette Thruxton Endurance (1969) vs Yamaha Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S (2008-09) vs MV Agusta 98 Turismo (1945-48)
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| Make: | Honda | Velocette | Yamaha | MV Agusta |
| Model: | CG 125 | Thruxton Endurance | Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S | 98 Turismo |
| Years: | 1995-97 | 1969 | 2008-09 | 1945-48 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, 48° V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in | 1854 cc / 113 cu-in | 98 cc / 5.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56.5 x 49.5mm | 86 x 86 mm | 100 x 118 mm | 48 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air-cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8:1 | 9.5;1 | 6.0:1 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Miller D6 with auto volt regulation | Electronic control unit (ECU) | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 8.1kW / 10.8 hp @ 9000 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm | 73,6 kW / 100 hp @ 4.250 rpm | 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio | 5 Speed | 2 speeds (3 speed version from 1946) |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 27mm telescopic fork, 115mm wheel travel | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle | 46 mm Telescopic fork | Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso) |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm wheel travel | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling | Adjustable link Monocross | Plunger-box |
| Front Brakes: | 110mm Drum | 7 x 1 in., drum | 2x 298 mm discs | 125mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | 110mm Drum | 7 x 1 in., drum | Single 310 mm disc | 125mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75–18 | 3.00 x 21 Trials Universal | 120/70-21 | 2.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 90/90–18 | 4.00 x 19 Trials Universal | 210/40R18 | 3.00x19 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal | 11.35 L / 3 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |