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Yamaha XS 650 (XS-2) (1972) vs BMW R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016)

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1972 Yamaha XS 650 (XS-2)
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Make: Yamaha BMW
Model: XS 650 (XS-2) R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition
Years: 1972 2016
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 653 cc / 39.8 cu in 1170, 71.4 co in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74 mm 101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1 12.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled Liquid cooled
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BS38 carburetors Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Ignition: Battery, induction coil Digital engine management
Starting: Kick Electric
Max Power: 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks BMW Telelever
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers BMW EVO Paralever
Front Brakes: Single disc 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers
Rear Brakes: Drum Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50-19 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18 180/60 ZR17
Dimensions: Length: 2175 mm / 85.6" Width: 905 mm / 35.0" Height: 1135 mm / 44.7" Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5" 1485 mm / 58.5 in
Dry Weight: 185 kg / 408 lbs 221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal