Arlen Ness Victory Vision (2010-11) vs BMW R 100GS Paris Dakar (1990-)
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| Make: | Arlen Ness | BMW |
| Model: | Victory Vision | R 100GS Paris Dakar |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 1990- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1731 cc / 105.6 cu-in | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 108 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection with 45mm throttle bodies | 2 x Bing carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic ignition, Bosch |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Rear Suspension: | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage 120mm wheel travel, preload adjustable spring | Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm floating rotor 3 piston caliper | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | ∅200 Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60R16 | 130/80-17 |
| Seat Height: | 673 mm / 24.5 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 35 L / 8.1 US gal |