Vespa 150 Cosa and Cosa Elestart (1988-98) vs Honda VFR 800F V-Tec ABS (2008) vs BMW R 1250RT Elegance (2019)
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| Make: | Vespa | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | 150 Cosa and Cosa Elestart | VFR 800F V-Tec ABS | R 1250RT Elegance |
| Years: | 1988-98 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 150 cc / 9.2 cub in | 781.7 cc / 47.4 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 57.8 x 57 mm | 72 x 48 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Max Power: | 6.25 kW / 8.5 hp @ 5700 rpm | 110 hp / 81 kW @ 10500 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 12.75 Nm / 1.27 kgf-m / 9.4 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 82 Nm / 60.5 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | #530 O-ring-sealed chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure | Aluminium, twin spar | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Brakes: | 150 mm drum | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 150 mm drum | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.7 L / 2 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |