Aprilia RSV 1000R Nera (2004) vs BMW R 1200R LC (2015) vs Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic (1998-02)
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| Make: | Aprilia | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | RSV 1000R Nera | R 1200R LC | XVS 650 Drag Star Classic |
| Years: | 2004 | 2015 | 1998-02 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 97 x 67.5 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 81 x 63 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter 57mm. | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder | BMS-K | Digital TCI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 50.9 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control. | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet, multiple disc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 40/16 (2.5) | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43 mm diameter upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound and preload | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Swingarm Monocross |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 | 130/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR 17 | 170/80-15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Height 1105 mm / 43.5 in Length 2450 mm / 96.5 in width 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1515 mm / 59.6 in | 1625 mm / 64 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 695 mm / 26.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 18 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |