BMW F 850GS Adventure (2022) vs Hyosung GT 250R (2007-09) vs Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1972-73) vs Ducati 750GT (1974)
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| Make: | BMW | Hyosung | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | F 850GS Adventure | GT 250R | H1 500 Mach III | 750GT |
| Years: | 2022 | 2007-09 | 1972-73 | 1974 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75° V twin, DOHC, 4 per valve cylinder. | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity: | 853 cc / 52 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77mm | 57 x 48.8 mm | 60 х 58.8 mm | 80 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection | 2x 26mm Mikuni carburetors | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | 2 x 30mm Amal R 930/76 |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors | Digital CDI | CDI | Points and coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 90 hp / 66 kW @ 8000 rpm | 30 hp / 22.4 kW @ 10500 rpm | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 41.9 kW / 57 hp @ 7700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Wet Multi-Plate | Wet multi-disc | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | 41mm Oil upside down forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 38 mm Marzocchi fork From 1974: Ceriani fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Swinging arm | Dual shocks, swing arm | Dual shocks, Marzocchi 305 mm, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2 piston floating calipers | Single 300mm disc | Single 296mm disc | Single 280mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 230mm disc | 180mm Drum | 200 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 21 | 110/70 -17 | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 -17 | 4.00-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1593 mm / 62.7 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 1400 mm / 55 in | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |