Matchless G12 (all models) (1958-66) vs Ducati 998 S Bostrom Replica (2002) vs Yamaha XSR 900 (2016-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Matchless | Ducati | Yamaha |
| Model: | G12 (all models) | 998 S Bostrom Replica | XSR 900 |
| Years: | 1958-66 | 2002 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Twin cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, Transverse trree cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve |
| Capacity: | 646 cc / 39.4 cub in. | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in | 847 cc / 51.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 79.3 mm | 100 x 63.5 mm | 78.0 x 59.1mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | G12/de Luxe: 7.5:1 CS/CSR: 8.5:1 | 11.4:1 | 11.5 : 1 |
| Ignition: | Lucas K2F | Digital CDI | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 6 Speed | 6-speed; multiplate assist-and-slipper wet clutch |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 97 links | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Tubular steel trellis | Diamond |
| Front Suspension: | AMC teledraulic fork | Öhlins upside down fork with 43 mm of condition pipe diameter, TiN coating | : 41mm inverted fork, adjustable rebound and spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin shocks, Girling | A arm rocker with progressively working Öhlins central shock strut | Single shock absorber, adjustable rebound and spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 7in. sls | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm Hydraulic discs 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7in. sls | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm Hydraulic disc 2 poston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in. | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 in. | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |