Honda XL 350 (1975) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2008) vs Triumph America (2009-10) vs KTM 990 Adventure R (2010) vs Honda VT 750C2 Shadow (1997-00)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Honda	KTM	Triumph	KTM	Honda
Model:	XL 350	RC8 1190	America	990 Adventure R	VT 750C2 Shadow
Years:	1975	2008	2009-10	2010	1997-00
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve	Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder
Capacity:	348 cc / 21.2 cu-in	1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un	865 mm / 52.8 cu in	999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in	745 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	79 x 71 mm	103 x 69 mm	90 x 68 mm	101 x 62.4mm	79 x 76 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooling	Air-cooled	Liquid cooling	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.3:1	12.5 :1	9.2:1	11.5;1	9.6:1
Induction:	Single 32mm Keihin carburetor	Electronic Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI	Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS	Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV
Ignition:	Flywheel magneto	Digital CDI	Digital inductive type	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment	Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	22.4 hp / 16.7 kW @ 7500 rpm	113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm	40 kW / 54 hp @ 6750 rpm	113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 rpm	43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque:	23 kw / 17 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	120.Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88.5 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm	69 Nm / 7.03 kgf-m / 50.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm	100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring	Chain, X-ring	Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"	O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	43mm WP Upside down adjustable	41 mm Fork	48mm WP USD forks	41mm Telescopic fork.
Rear Suspension:	Swing arm, dual dampers	WP shock, fully adjustable	Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload	WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload	Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability
Front Brakes:	160mm Drum	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen	2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers	Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	140mm Drum	Single 240mm disc	Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen	Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper	180 mm Drum
Front Tyre:	3.00 - 21	120/70 ZR17	110/90 R18 Bridgestone	90/90 -21	110/80 -R19
Rear Tyre:	4.00 -18	190/55 ZR17	170/80 R15 Bridgestone	150/70 -R18	170/80 -R15
Wheelbase:	1405 mm / 55.3 in	1430 mm / 56.3 in	1655 mm / 65.2 in	1570 mm / 61.8 in	1615 mm / 63.6 in
Seat Height:	851 mm / 33.5 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	720 mm / 28.3 in	915 mm / 36. in	700 mm / 27.6 in
Fuel Capacity:	8.3 Litres / 2.2 US gal	16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal	19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal	19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal