Benelli 250 2C (1976) vs Beta RR 125 Motard (2011-13) vs BMW R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde (1997-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Benelli | Beta | BMW |
| Model: | 250 2C | RR 125 Motard | R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde |
| Years: | 1976 | 2011-13 | 1997- |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 47 mm | 54 x 54 mm | 87.5 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil-cooled |
| Lubrication: | Petroil, 20:1 mixture | Forced, with pump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors | Mikuni 5NH1 carburetor | Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Moriyama F5HH | Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multidisc | Wet, multiplate | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Double cradle, tubular steel | Steel, double cradle | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic forks, Ø 41mm | Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs | Single shock, adjustable spring preload | Monolever swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Disc | Single Ø 260 mm disc | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 158 mm Ø | Single Ø 220 mm disc | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 110/80 - 17 | 100/90 - 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 130/80 - 17 | 170/80 - B15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1310 mm / 51.6 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1650 mm / 64.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal | 17 L / 4.4 US gal |