Benelli 250 2C (1976) vs Beta RR 125 Motard (2011-13) vs BMW R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde (1997-) vs Honda NX 650 Dominator (1999) vs Suzuki LS 650P Savage (1997-04)
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| Make: | Benelli | Beta | BMW | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model: | 250 2C | RR 125 Motard | R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde | NX 650 Dominator | LS 650P Savage |
| Years: | 1976 | 2011-13 | 1997- | 1999 | 1997-04 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in. | 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 x 47 mm | 54 x 54 mm | 87.5 x 70.5 mm | 100 x 82 mm | 94 x 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil-cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors | Mikuni 5NH1 carburetor | Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor | 40 mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Moriyama F5HH | Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 | Digital CDI | Electronic transistorised |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Double cradle, tubular steel | Steel, double cradle | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine | Steel, Single cradle frame | Tubular steel, half-duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic forks, Ø 41mm | Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut. | 41mm leading-axle fork | 38 mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs | Single shock, adjustable spring preload | Monolever swinging arm | Pro-Link, | Dual Kayaba shocks absorbers, preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | Disc | Single Ø 260 mm disc | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 158 mm Ø | Single Ø 220 mm disc | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | 160 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 110/80 - 17 | 100/90 - 18 | 90/90–21 | 100/90-19 M/C 57H |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 130/80 - 17 | 170/80 - B15 | 120/90–17 | 140/80-15 M/C 67H |
| Wheelbase: | 1310 mm / 51.6 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1650 mm / 64.9 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal | 17 L / 4.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 10.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal |