Laverda 1000 3C (1973-74) vs BMW C 650 GT (2012-13) vs Yamaha YZF-600 R6 (1999)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Laverda | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | 1000 3C | C 650 GT | YZF-600 R6 |
| Years: | 1973-74 | 2012-13 | 1999 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cu-in | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 74 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 65.5 x 44.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.6:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Induction: | 3x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF carburetors | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve | 4x 37mm Keihin CV Downdraft |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max power: | 78 hp / 56.9 kW @ 7250 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm | 120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 86 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. | 43mm inverted telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork | System Cast single swingarm. | Single shock, piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS | 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 H19 | 120/70 R15 | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 H18 | 160/60 R15 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 471.3 lbs | 249 kg / 549 lbs. | 167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal |