Laverda 125CR (1976) vs BMW R 1200C Independent (2003-05)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Laverda | BMW |
| Model: | 125CR | R 1200C Independent |
| Years: | 1976 | 2003-05 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 52 mm | 101 x 73mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/Oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto premix carburetor | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital CDI Bosch Electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 23 hp / 16.8 kW @ 9200 rpm | 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi forks | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork with gas shocks | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 170/80-15 |
| Dry Weight: | 81.5 kg / 179.6 lbs | 236 kg / 482 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal |