BMW R 37 (1925-27) vs MV Agusta F4 750S EVO 3 (2003) vs Yamaha FZR 400RR (1991-95) vs Yamaha RS 100 (1978-79) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50T (2011-12) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim (2016-17) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	MV Agusta	Yamaha	Yamaha	Suzuki	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Model:	R 37	F4 750S EVO 3	FZR 400RR	RS 100	Boulevard C50T	Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim	R 1200GS LC Iconic Limited Edition
Years:	1925-27	2003	1991-95	1978-79	2011-12	2016-17	2016
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated, OHV	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Two stoke, torque induction, single	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin	Four stroke, Twin Cam 103B Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Capacity:	494 cc / 30.1 cu in.	749.4 cc / 45.7 cu-in	399 cc / 24.3 cu-in	97 cc / 5.9 cu-in	805cc / 49.1 cu-in	1690 cc / 103.1 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Bore x Stroke:	68 x 68 mm	73.8 x 43.8 mm	56 x 40.5 mm	52 x 45.6 mm	83 x 74.4 mm	98.4 x 111.1 mm	101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio:	6.2:1	12.0:1	12.2:1	7.0 : 1	9.4:1	9.6:1	12.5:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Air-cooled	Liquid / Air cooled
Induction:	1 x BMW Spezial three valve ∅26 mm	Fuel Injection	Carburetor	VM20SH carburetor	Mikuni BDSR34	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Ignition:	Bosch magneto ignition	Multipoint electronic	Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)	Magneto, CB/coil	Electronic	Electronic	BMS-K
Front Suspension:	Twin cantilever spring	Upside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment 49mm diameter	41mm Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping	41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut
Rear Suspension:	Rigid, spring loaded saddle	Progressive, with single sided swingarm, single shock absorber with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment	Monoshock single shock preload adjustable.	Dual shocks	Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload	Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Front Brakes:	∅150mm Drum	2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers	2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers	Drum	Single disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 292 mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Rear Brakes:	Block brake	Single 210mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 210mm disc 2 piston caliper-	Drum	Drum	Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Front Tyre:	26 x 3.00"	120/65 ZR17	120/60 VR17	2.75-18	130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type	MT90B16 72H	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre:	26 x 3.00"	190/50 ZR17	160/60 VR17	3.00-18	170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type	MU85B16 77H	170/60 R 17
Fuel Capacity:	14 liters / 3.6 USgal	21 Litres / 5.8 US gal	15 Litres / 3.9 gal	10 Litres / 2.6 US gal	15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal	20 Liters / 5.3 US gal