Matchless G9 (1948-58) vs KTM 380 EXC (2002-03) vs Yamaha XS 850G (1982)
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| Make: | Matchless | KTM | Yamaha |
| Model: | G9 | 380 EXC | XS 850G |
| Years: | 1948-58 | 2002-03 | 1982 |
| Engine: | Parallel twin cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, case reed inducton, twin valve control exhaust system | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. | 368 cc / 22.5 cu in | 826 cc / 50.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 x 72.8 mm | 78 x 77 mm | 71.5 x 68.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Magneto, Lucas K2F | KOKUSAN 2K-2 | Battery powered triggered |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Teledraulic | 50 mm WP Extreme upside down forks and shock | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, twin shocks and coil springs, oil dampers | WP Progressive Damping System shock absorber, aluminium swingarm | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper | 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220 mm disc, floating caliper | Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 in. | 90/90 - 21 54R | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 in. | 140/80 -18 70R | 4.00-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal | 9.5 L or 12 L / 2.5 US gal or 3.2 US gal / 2.1 Imp gal or 2.6 Imp gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |