Kawasaki KLX 250S (2013-15) vs Yamaha XVS 400 Drag Star Classic (1998-01) vs Suzuki GZ 125 LC Marauder (2006-11)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha | Suzuki |
| Model: | KLX 250S | XVS 400 Drag Star Classic | GZ 125 LC Marauder |
| Years: | 2013-15 | 1998-01 | 2006-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 65o V-Twin, OHC, 2 valves |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 х 61.2 mm | 68 х 55 mm | 44 x 40.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 2x BDS28 carburetor | Carburetor, Mikuni BDS26 |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital TCI | Digital electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 33 hp / 23.5 kW @ 7500 rpm | 9.8 kW / 13.3 hp @ 10 500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 9.8 Nm / 1.0 kgf/m / 7.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment | Telescopic fork | Conventional, oil damped, coil-sprung telescopic |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 285 mm / 11.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment | Swingarm Monocross | Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 275 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | 200mm Drum | 130 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 | 100/90-16 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 100/100-18 | 170/80-15 | 130/90-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1610 mm / 63.4 in | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 883 mm / 34.8 in | 660 mm / 26.0 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 122 kg / 269 lbs | 204 kg / 449.9 lbs | 140 kg / 309 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |