Ariel VB 600 (1947-58) vs BMW G 650GS (2014) vs Honda XR 250L (1997-99) vs Boxer Scrambler 654 (1997) vs Laverda 668 Sport (1997) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2004) vs BMW K 1200LT Xenon Headlights (2006)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Ariel	BMW	Honda	Boxer	Laverda	BMW	BMW
Model:	VB 600	G 650GS	XR 250L	Scrambler 654	668 Sport	F 650GS Dakar	K 1200LT Xenon Headlights
Years:	1947-58	2014	1997-99	1997	1997	2004	2006
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	598 cc / 36.5 cu in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	249 cc / 15.1 cu-in	654	668 cc / 40.7 cu-in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1172 cc / 71.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	86.4 x 102.0 mm	100 x 83 mm	73 x 59.5 mm	100 x 83 mm	78.5 x 69 mm	100 x 83mm	75 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio:	5.0:1	11.5:1	9.3:1	9.1:1	9.0:1	11.5:1	10.8:1
Induction:	Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13	Fuel induction	30 mm Keihin	Mikuni BST33	Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection	Fuel induction	Electronic intake pipe injection
Starting:	Kick start	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm	37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm	30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm	53 hp @ 7000 rpm	70 hp / 52 kW @ 8000 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm
Transmission:	4-Speed, Burman	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Shaft
Front Brakes:	Drum	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	320mm disc 4 piston calipers	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes:	Drum	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc	Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tyre:	3.25 x 19	100/90-19	80/100-21	110/80-18	120/70 ZR17	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	3.50 x 19	130/80-17	110/100-18	150/70-17	170/60 ZR17	130/80-17	160/70 ZR17
Fuel Capacity:	15.9 L / 4.2 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	9 Litres / 2.3 gal	16 Litres	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	22 L / 5.8 US gal