Matchless G 80CS (1951-) vs BMW K 1300 R (2012)
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| Make: | Matchless | BMW |
| Model: | G 80CS | K 1300 R |
| Years: | 1951- | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.3 cub in. | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82.5 x 93 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 1946 onwards: 5.9:1 From 1956: 7.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump with external oil tank | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 21 kW / 28 hp @ 5600 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Duplex frame | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Girder fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, springloaded | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Steel, wire spokes | Cast aluminium |
| Wheelbase: | 1397 mm / 55.0 in. | 1585 mm / 62.4" |
| Dry Weight: | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 217 kg / 478 lbs |
| Top Speed: | 126 km/h / 78 mph | 265.8 km/h / 165.2 mph |