KTM RC8R 1190 (2009) vs Vespa 125 (1948-50) vs Suzuki GP 125 (1978-83) vs Suzuki GS 750GL (1981) vs Vespa 98 (1946-47) vs Vespa 946 (2013-14)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Vespa | Suzuki | Suzuki | Vespa | Vespa |
| Model: | RC8R 1190 | 125 | GP 125 | GS 750GL | 98 | 946 |
| Years: | 2009 | 1948-50 | 1978-83 | 1981 | 1946-47 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, rotary disc valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two Stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve |
| Capacity: | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 124.8 cc 7.6 cub in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 98 cc / 6 cub in | 125 cc / 7.6 cub in |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Kick | Electric & kick | Kick start | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 3 Speed, grip-shift | 5-Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed | Continuous speed variator gearbox | CVT, twist and go |
| Final Drive: | 17:37 | Direct drive | Chain | Shaft | Direct drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Trail arm, coil spring | Telescopic fork, oil dampened | 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. | Elastic with spiral steel springs | Single sided link arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | WP shock, fully adjustable | Coil spring with damper | Swingarm, twin shocks, coil springs | Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. | Rubber buffers | Gas unit with adjustable preload in four positions, horisontally mounted with progressive lever system. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum, 125 mm | Drum | 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers | Drum | 200 mm disc, hydraulically operated, ABS with traction control |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Drum, 125 mm | Drum | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum | 200 mm disc, hydraulically operated, ABS with traction control |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.5 x 8" | 2.75-18 | 3.25 H19 | 3.5 x 8" | 120/70 - 12" |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.5 x 8" | 3.00-18 | 4.00 H18 | 3.5 x 8" | 130/70 - 12" |