Kawasaki KLR 250 (1984-86) vs BMW K 1200LT (1999-02) vs Moto Guzzi 750 Strada (1989-) vs Hyosung GV 650 Aquila (2004-06) vs Ducati Monster 400 (1994-99) vs Husqvarna SM 630 (2010)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	BMW	Moto Guzzi	Hyosung	Ducati	Husqvarna
Model:	KLR 250	K 1200LT	750 Strada	GV 650 Aquila	Monster 400	SM 630
Years:	1984-86	1999-02	1989-	2004-06	1994-99	2010
Engine:	Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 90° V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Capacity:	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	1172 cc / 71.5 cu in	744 cc / 45.3 cu-in	647 cc / 39.4 cu-in	398 cc / 24.3 cu in	600 cc / 36.6 cu-in
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1	10.8:1	9.7:1	11.4:1	10.0:1	12.4:1
Induction:	Keihin CVK34 carburetor	Electronic intake pipe injection	2x 30mm PHBH Dell'Orto carburetors	2x 38 mm Carburettor	2 x Mikuni BDST 38 CV carburetors	Electronic injection feed
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Torque:	2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm	59.4 Nm / 6.06 kgf-m @ 5600 rpm	61.2 Nm / 6.28 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm	33 Nm / 3.37 kgf-m / 24.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm	NA
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Belt	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	Air-adjustable leading-axle fork	Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut	Moto Guzzi hydropneumatic telescopic forks with pressure equalizer	41mm upside down forks.	40 mm Marzocchi upside-down cartridge forks, adjustable for compression damping.	45mm Marzocchi Upside-Down" fork with advanced axle; rebound stroke adjustment
Rear Suspension:	Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping	Die cast Aluminum single sided swinging arm with Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of hydraulic hand wheel	Swinging fork, light alloy die-casting with Koni adjustable shock absorbers	Dual shocks	Boge rising rate monoshock, adjustable for preload and compression damping.	Progressive "Soft Damp" type with single SACHS shock absorber; spring preload adjust, compression and rebound adjustment (compression stroke: double adjustment)
Front Brakes:	Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS	2x 270mm discs	2x 300mm discs	Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper	Single 300mm disc
Rear Brakes:	Drum	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 235mm disc	Single 230mm disc	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre:	3.00 - 21	120/70 ZR17	100/90 V18	110/70-17 54H	120/60 VR 17	120/70 -17
Rear Tyre:	4.60 - 17	160/70 ZR17	120/90 V18	180/55-17 69H	160/60 VR-17	150/60-17
Seat Height:	856mm / 33.7 in	770 mm / 30.3 in	730 mm / 28.7 in	675 mm / 26.5 in	770 mm / 30.3 in	910mm / 35.8 in
Fuel Capacity:	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal	22 L / 5.8 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	15 Litres	16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal