BMW R 18 Classic First Edition (2021) vs Velocette U (1928) vs KTM 1200 Super Adventure S (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Velocette | KTM |
| Model: | R 18 Classic First Edition | U | 1200 Super Adventure S |
| Years: | 2021 | 1928 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV with two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1802 cc / 110 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in. | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 107.1 X 100 mm | 63 x 80 mm | 108 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/water cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
| Starting: | Electric, 1.5 kW | Kick start | Eletric |
| Transmission: | 6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing | 3 speed, hand controlled gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft, 3.091 | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable | Webb forks | WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | Spring loaded saddle | Shock absorber WP Semi-active Suspension PDS Monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | Drum | 2 x 320 mm floating disc, Brembo four-piston brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper | Drum | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston brake caliper |