Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports (1985) vs MV Agusta 750GT Turismo 4C 75 (1972-74) vs BMW R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica (2009) vs MV Agusta 125 Turismo GT (1970-73)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | MV Agusta | BMW | MV Agusta |
| Model: | BR 250 Casual Sports | 750GT Turismo 4C 75 | R 1200GS Adventure Long Way Down Replica | 125 Turismo GT |
| Years: | 1985 | 1972-74 | 2009 | 1970-73 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 742.9 cc / 45.3 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 123.5 cc / 7.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 X 58mm | 65 x 56 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 53 x 56 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | NA | 9.5;1 | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | 4x DeU'Orto UB24B2 e UB24BS2.carburetors | BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia | 22mm Carburettor |
| Max Power: | 34 hp / 25.3 kW @ 10000 rpm | 68.5 hp / 50.4 kW @ 8450 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm | 6.7 kW / 9 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Swinging arm and spring load-adjusting shock absorbers | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Drum | 2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 158mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 123mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 16 | 3.50-18 | 110/80 ZR19 | 2 75- 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/80 18 | 4.00-18 | 150/70 ZR17 | 2 75- 18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 1970 mm / 77.5 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1025 mm / 40.3 in | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 720 mm / 28.3 in | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 in Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length 1920 mm / 75.5 in Width 640 mm / 25.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 33 L / 8.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |