BMW K 1300 S HP Special Edition (2012) vs Yamaha TDM 850 (1993-95) vs Kawasaki KE 125 (1975-76) vs KTM 450 EXC Limited Champions Edition (2009) vs KTM 530 EXC Limited Champions Edition (2009) vs Buell / EBR Buell S2T Thunderbolt (1994) vs Suzuki GS 750L (1979-80)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Yamaha	Kawasaki	KTM	KTM	Buell / EBR	Suzuki
Model:	K 1300 S HP Special Edition	TDM 850	KE 125	450 EXC Limited Champions Edition	530 EXC Limited Champions Edition	Buell S2T Thunderbolt	GS 750L
Years:	2012	1993-95	1975-76	2009	2009	1994	1979-80
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder	Two stroke, single cylinder, rotary valves	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	849 cc / 51.8 cu-in	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in	447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in	510.4 cc / 31.1 in	1203 cc / 73.4 cu in	748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in	89.5 x 67.5 mm	56 х 50.6 mm	89 x 72 mm	95 x 72 mm	88.8 x 96.8 mm	65 x 56.4 mm
Induction:	Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)	2x Mikuni BDST88 carburetors	Carburetor	Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor	Keihin MX FCR 3900J	2 x Ø40 mm Keihin carburetors	4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburators
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric & kick	Electric & kick	Electric	Electric & kick
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain, X ring, 5.8 x 1/4"	Chain, 5/8 x 1/4"	Kevlar belt	Chain
Front Suspension:	BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	41mm Telehydraulic forks, adjustable for preload and rebound	Telescopic forks	WP 4860 MA upside-down fork	WP 4860 MXMA PA usd fork	Ø40 mm Showa fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping	35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Monocross single DeCarbon type gas-oil shock adjustable for preload and rebound	Dual shocks	WP-PDS shock absorber, aluminium swingarm	WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC, aluminium swing arm	Single Showa shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping	Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
Front Brakes:	2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers	Drum	Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper	Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper	Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper	2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper	Drum	Single 220mm disc, floating caliper	Single 220 mm disc, floating caliper	Single Ø230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	110/80-18	2.75-21	90/90 - 21	90/90 - 21 M/C 54M M+S TT, Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme	120/70 ZR17	3.25 H19
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	150/70-17	3.50-18	140/80 - 18	140/80 - 18 M/C 70M M+S TT, Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme	170/60 ZR17	4.00 H18
Dry Weight:	228 kg / 503 lbs	199 kg / 438.7 lbs	97 kg / 213.8 lbs	113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs	114 kg / 251 lbs	200 kg / 441 lbs	249 kg / 548 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	9.0 L / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal	9.0 L / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal	20.4 L / 5.4 US gal	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal