BMW R 65 Monolever (1984) vs Aprilia SX 50 (2013) vs KTM 890 SMT (2023) vs Yamaha SRV 250S (1995-96) vs Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO (2012) vs Suzuki Boulevard S83 (2007-09) vs Ducati Multistrada 1200S Pikes Peak (2012) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1987) vs Suzuki SV 650S (2005-06) vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 (2007) vs SYM Citicom 125 (2009-14)
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| Make: | BMW | Aprilia | KTM | Yamaha | Ducati | Suzuki | Ducati | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Suzuki | SYM |
| Model: | R 65 Monolever | SX 50 | 890 SMT | SRV 250S | Hypermotard 1100 EVO | Boulevard S83 | Multistrada 1200S Pikes Peak | KX 500 | SV 650S | GSX-R 750 | Citicom 125 |
| Years: | 1984 | 2013 | 2023 | 1995-96 | 2012 | 2007-09 | 2012 | 1987 | 2005-06 | 2007 | 2009-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V twin, SOHC | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4V, SOHC |
| Capacity: | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1078 cc / 65.8 cu in | 1360cc / 83 cubic inch | 1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 749 c / 45.7 cub. in. | 124.5 cc / 7.6 cub in. |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 | 11.5:1 | 13.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Air cooled | Air cooled | Oil/air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow. | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor | DKK DellOrto fuel-Injection throttle body 46mm | 2x Mikuni BDS26 carburetors | Fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle body | 2 x Mikuni BDS36 /BS36 | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies | Mikuni VM3$SSwkhova1 bore and R-Slkk carburetor | Fuel Injection | Tapered, 50mm double-barrel throttle body, Suzuki's SDTV throttle valve system, plus twin multi-hole-type injectors per cylinder. | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 42 | Shaft | Chain #530, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 40 | Chain | Chain, #525 O-ring | Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm | 43mm WP APEX upside-down forks | Telescopic forks | 50mm Marzocchi forks, fully adjustable | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension | Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping | Telescopic 41 mm, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | Inverted 41mm Showa cartridge front forks are fully adjustable for spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock | WP APEX Monoshock | Dual shocks | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable ZF Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarm | Uni Trak, damping-ad | KYB single shock, adjustable spring preload | Showa rear shock absorber, 46mm piston and 16mm rod, adjustable rebound damping, compression damping and preload settings | Twin sided swing arm, adjustable dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper | 2 x 260mm discs, 4 piston, radially mounted caliper | Single disc | 2 x 305 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-pistons, 2-pads | Single 295 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment | Single 220mm disc | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Tokico 4 piston calipers | Single hydraulic disc, 260 mm |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅200mm drum | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper | Single 260mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Drum | Single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 275 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 190mm disc | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, Tokico 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 18 | 100/80 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 | 90/90-18 | 120/70 ZR 17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso | 110/90-19 | 120/70 - ZR17 | 3.00 -21 | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-15 56P |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90 - 18 | 130/70 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR 17 | 110/90-18 | 180/55 ZR 17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso | 170/80-15 | 190/55 - ZR17 | 110/100 18 | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 140/70-14 68P |