BMW R 80GS (1989) vs Yamaha RD 125 (1979-80) vs Honda XL 200R (1984)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | R 80GS | RD 125 | XL 200R |
| Years: | 1989 | 1979-80 | 1984 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 195 cc / 11.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84.8 x 70.6 mm | 43 х 43 mm | 65.5 х 57.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.2:1 | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | 2x 18mm Teikei carburetors | Single 24mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | Battery coil | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 17 hp / 12.4 kW @ 8500 rpm | 18 hp / 12.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm | 1.3 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm | 16.6 Nm / 12.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. | 28 mm telescopic forks | 38mm Showa air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Paralever swinging arm | Dual rear shock pre-load adjustable | Showa Pro-Link shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc | Single240mm disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | 130 mm Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 x 21S | 2.75-18 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 13/80 x 17S | 3.00-18 | 4.10-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 210 kg / 462 lbs | 115 kg / 255 lbs | 124 kg / 273.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 L / 6.3 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.04 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |