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Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC (1981) vs Yamaha GTS1000 / ABS (1997-99)

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1981 Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC
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Make: Yamaha Yamaha
Model: RD 250LC / RZ 250LC GTS1000 / ABS
Years: 1981 1997-99
Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in 1002 cc / 61.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 54 х 54 mm 75.5 X 56 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.2 :1 10.8:1
Lubrication: Autolube Wet sump
Induction: 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor Electronic fuel infection.
Ignition: CDI Digital
Starting: Kick Electric
Max Power: 35.5 hp / 26.1 kW @ 8500 rpm  102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m@ 8000 rpm 106 Nm / 78.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks Single sided swingarm variable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension: Monocross Monocross variable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes: Single 267mm disc Single 330mm disc 6 piston caliper with ABS
Rear Brakes: Drum Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.00-18 130/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18 170/60 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2080 mm / 81.8 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1320 mm / 51.9 in
Wheelbase: 1360 mm / 53.5 in 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 139 kg / 306.4 lbs 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal 20 Litres / 5.28 gal
Consumption Average: 40 mpg 15.5 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile: 14.6 sec 11.8 sec / 185.6 km/h
Top Speed: 98 mph / 157.7 km/h 227.8 km/h / 141.5 mph