Honda CG 125 (1995-97) vs Velocette Thruxton Endurance (1969) vs Yamaha Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S (2008-09) vs MV Agusta 98 Turismo (1945-48) vs MV Agusta 125 Scrambler (1967-69) vs BMW R 100RT (1980-81) vs Yamaha YP 250 Majesty (1996-00) vs KTM 250 EXC-E (2012-)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Honda	Velocette	Yamaha	MV Agusta	MV Agusta	BMW	Yamaha	KTM
Model:	CG 125	Thruxton Endurance	Star Raider S / XV 1900 Raider S	98 Turismo	125 Scrambler	R 100RT	YP 250 Majesty	250 EXC-E
Years:	1995-97	1969	2008-09	1945-48	1967-69	1980-81	1996-00	2012-
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV	Four stroke, 48° V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Two stroke, single cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder. sohc	Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity:	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in	499 cc / 30.5 cub in	1854 cc / 113 cu-in	98 cc / 5.9 cu-in	123.5 cc / 7.5 cu-in	980 cc / 59.8 cub in.	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	56.5 x 49.5mm	86 x 86 mm	100 x 118 mm	48 x 54 mm	53 x 56 mm	94 x 70.6 mm	69 x 66.8 mm	66.4 x 72.0 mm
Cooling System:	Air-cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.5:1	8:1	9.5;1	6.0:1	10.0:1	9.5:1		12.8:1
Ignition:	CDI	Miller D6 with auto volt regulation	Electronic control unit (ECU)	Flywheel magneto	Fywheel - magneto	Battery ignition	Transistor	Contactless DC-CDI ignition with digital advanced system by KOKUSAN
Starting:	Kick	Kick start	Electric	Kick	Kick	Electric	Electric	Kick and electric
Transmission:	5 Speed	4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio	5 Speed	2 speeds (3 speed version from 1946)	5 Speed	5 Speed	Continuously variable transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Belt	Chain	Chain	Shaft	V belt type	Chain, 5/8 x 1/4 in
Front Suspension:	27mm telescopic fork, 115mm wheel travel	Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle	46 mm Telescopic fork	Girder forks (telescopic fork on Lusso)	Telescopic hydraulic fork	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.	Telescopic fork,	WP Suspension – 4860 MXMA / MXMA + PA
Rear Suspension:	Dual dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm wheel travel	Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling	Adjustable link Monocross	Plunger-box	Swingarm with hydraulic shocks	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	swing arm with double shock absorber	WP Suspension – 5018 PDS MCC / DCC, aluminium swing arm
Front Brakes:	110mm Drum	7 x 1 in., drum	2x 298 mm discs	125mm Drum	180mm Drum	2 x ∅260mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single 245mm disc	Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper
Rear Brakes:	110mm Drum	7 x 1 in., drum	Single 310 mm disc	125mm Drum	150mm Drum	Simplex ∅200 mm drum	Single 230mm disc	Single 220 mm disc, floating caliper
Front Tyre:	2.75–18	3.00 x 21 Trials Universal	120/70-21	2.50-19	2 75- 18	3.25 H-19	110/90-12	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre:	90/90–18	4.00 x 19 Trials Universal	210/40R18	3.00x19	3.25-19	4.00 H-18	130/70-12	120/80 - 18
Fuel Capacity:	13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal	11.35 L / 3 US gal	15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal	9 Litres / 2.3 US gal	13 Litres / 3.4 US gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal