Indian Chieftain (2015-16) vs Matchless G3 (1962) vs Yamaha XT 250 (2016-17)
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| Make: | Indian | Matchless | Yamaha |
| Model: | Chieftain | G3 | XT 250 |
| Years: | 2015-16 | 1962 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 1811 cc / 110.5 cu in | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101x 113 mm | 74 x 81 mm | 74.0 x 58.0mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.5;1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | 2.2 : 1 | Chain | “O” ring chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping | 35mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, | Pivoted rear fork controlled by Girling 3-position spring-and-hydraulic units | Monocross, Swingarm rebound-adjustable single shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, finger adjustment | Single 245mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, finger adjustment | Single 203mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90B16 67H | 3.25 x 19 in. | 80/70-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65B16 81H | 3.50 x 19 in. | 120/80-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1668 mm / 65.7 in | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. | 1359 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 660 mm / 26.0 in | 775 mm / 30.5 in. | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wet Weight: | 385 kg / 848 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 gal | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal | 9.6 Litres / 2.5 US gal |