Piaggio MP3 500 (2015) vs BMW R 1150GS Adventure (2002) vs Suzuki DR 200 Djebel (1997-00) vs BMW Krauser MKM 1000 (1980)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Piaggio | BMW | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model: | MP3 500 | R 1150GS Adventure | DR 200 Djebel | Krauser MKM 1000 |
| Years: | 2015 | 2002 | 1997-00 | 1980 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 1130 cc / 69 cu in | 198.5 cc / 12.1 cu in | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 101 x 70.5 mm | 66 x 58.2 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic injection system | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | Mikuni BST31 | 2 x ∅40mm Bing carburetors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 6750 rpm (rear tyre 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 6750 rpm) | 15.5 kW / 20 hp @ 8500 rpm | 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. | Light. Telelever with central spring strut, progressive coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock, | Telescopic, oil damped | ∅36mm BMW modified forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, | Patented BMW Paralever swing arm & shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound and damping adjustments | Mono shock, oil damped, adjustable preload | Boge dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 2 x 304mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single disc | 2 x ∅259mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | Dual 120/70 -12 | 110/80 R19 | 70/100-21 | 3.50-V19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70 -14 | 150/70 R17 | 100/100-18 | 130/80 V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 244 kg / 537.9 lbs | 232 kg / 511 lbs | 108 kg / 238.1 lbs | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs |