KTM 990 Super Duke (2012) vs Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC (1986-87) vs Gilera RV 200 (1984-) vs Laverda Jota 1000 (1976-77) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Spirit (2008-09) vs KTM 250 EXC-E (2012-) vs Triumph Tiger 955i (2005) vs Yamaha TZR 250 (1986) vs Triumph Bonneville T100 Multi Chequer (2005)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	KTM	Yamaha	Gilera	Laverda	Honda	KTM	Triumph	Yamaha	Triumph
Model:	990 Super Duke	RD 250LC / RZ 250LC	RV 200	Jota 1000	VT 750C Shadow Spirit	250 EXC-E	Tiger 955i	TZR 250	Bonneville T100 Multi Chequer
Years:	2012	1986-87	1984-	1976-77	2008-09	2012-	2005	1986	2005
Engine:	Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Two stroke, parallel twin	Two stroke, single cylinder	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder	Two stroke, single cylinder	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.	Two stroke, parallel twin cylinders, read valve,	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in	247 cc / 15.0 cu-in	183 cc / 11.1 cu-in	980 cc / 59.8 cu-in	745 cc / 45.7 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu in	955 cc / 58.3 cu in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	790 cc / 48.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 62.4mm	54 х 54 mm	68 x 50.5 mm	75 x 74 mm	79 x 76 mm	66.4 x 72.0 mm	79 x 65 mm	56.4 x 50 mm	86 x 68 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooling,	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	6.2 :1	9.5:1	10.0:1	9.6:1	12.8:1	11.6:1	5.9:1	9.2:1
Induction:	Electronic fuel injection / electric	2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor	Dell'Orto premix	3x 32mm Dell'Orto carburetors	Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV	Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	2x Mikuni TM28SS carburetor	Twin carburetors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition:	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment	CDI	Electronic	Bosch electronic	Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder	Contactless DC-CDI ignition with digital advanced system by KOKUSAN	Digital inductive type via electronic engine management.	CDI	Digital
Starting:	Electric	Kick	Kick	Electric	Electric	Kick and electric	Electric	Kick	Electric
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 speed	6 speed	5 speed
Final Drive:	Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"	Chain	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Chain, 5/8 x 1/4 in	X ring chain	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	48mm WP Upside down adjustable	Telescopic forks	Marzocchi telscopic forks	Coils springs	41mm Telescopic fork.	WP Suspension – 4860 MXMA / MXMA + PA	43 mm Fork with triple rate springs	Telescopic fork adjustable preload	41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:	WP shock, fully adjustable	Monocross	Single Marzocchi shock	Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs	Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability	WP Suspension – 5018 PDS MCC / DCC, aluminium swing arm	Monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping	Coil and gas spring preload 9-way preload position	Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes:	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	Single 267mm disc	Single 260mm disc	2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper	2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers	Single 320mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper	Drum	Drum	Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper	180 mm Drum	Single 220 mm disc, floating caliper	Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	3.00-18	2.15 -16	100/90-18	90/90 –17	90/90 - 21	110/80 H19	100/80-17	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR17	3.50-18	2.15 -18	120/90-18	160/80 –15	120/80 - 18	150/70 H17	120/80-17	130/80 R17
Fuel Capacity:	18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal	16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal		20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal	16 liters / 4.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal