KTM RC8R 1190 (2011) vs Yamaha XJ 600 Seca II (1992-98) vs Buell / EBR Buell X1 Lightning (2000)
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| Make: | KTM | Yamaha | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | RC8R 1190 | XJ 600 Seca II | Buell X1 Lightning |
| Years: | 2011 | 1992-98 | 2000 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, 8 valve | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.6 cub in. | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 105 x 69 mm | 58.5 x 55.7 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Air cooled | Air Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5 :1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | Keihin EFI throttle body 52 mm | 4 x 28mm Mikuni BDST (BDS26) down-draft carburetors | Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic | V-fire electronic |
| Max Power: | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm | 45.4 hp/ kW / 61 hp @ 8500 rpm | 64.2 kW / 88 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 127 Nm / 93.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 53 Nm / 39.1 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 ft.lb @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed claw shifted | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain | Kevlar belt |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Telescopic fork | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | WP shock, fully adjustable | Monoshock | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single disc | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/80-17, Yokohama F-209 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 130/70-18, Yokohama R-209 | 170/60-17 |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm - 825 mm / 31.69in - 32.48in | 777 mm / 30.6 in | 749 cm / 29.5" |
| Dry Weight: | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs | 191 kg / 422 lbs | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal | 17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 271.4 km/h | 182 km/h / 113 mph | 225 km/h / 140 mph |