Honda XL 350 (1975) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2008) vs Triumph America (2009-10)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | KTM | Triumph |
| Model: | XL 350 | RC8 1190 | America |
| Years: | 1975 | 2008 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 348 cc / 21.2 cu-in | 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un | 865 mm / 52.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 71 mm | 103 x 69 mm | 90 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling | Air-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 | 12.5 :1 | 9.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Single 32mm Keihin carburetor | Electronic Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Ignition: | Flywheel magneto | Digital CDI | Digital inductive type |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22.4 hp / 16.7 kW @ 7500 rpm | 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm | 40 kW / 54 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 23 kw / 17 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 120.Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88.5 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm | 69 Nm / 7.03 kgf-m / 50.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain, X-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | 41 mm Fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, dual dampers | WP shock, fully adjustable | Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 160mm Drum | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen |
| Rear Brakes: | 140mm Drum | Single 240mm disc | Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/90 R18 Bridgestone |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 190/55 ZR17 | 170/80 R15 Bridgestone |
| Wheelbase: | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1655 mm / 65.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 851 mm / 33.5 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.3 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal | 19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |