Suzuki PE 250 (1981) vs KTM RC8 1190 (2009) vs KTM 990 Adventure (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | KTM | KTM |
| Model: | PE 250 | RC8 1190 | 990 Adventure |
| Years: | 1981 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in | 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 103 x 69 mm | 101 x 62.4mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 12.5 :1 | 11.5;1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM36SS carburetor | Electronic Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | Digital CDI | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22.5 kW / 30.5 hp @ 8000 rpm | 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm | 104.6 hp / 78 kW @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.5 Nm / 2.79 kgf-m / 20.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 120.Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88.5 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated, |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 110 links | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic phneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | 48mm WP USD forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm. gas/oil dampened spring, 3-way adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | Single 240mm disc | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 4PR | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-18 4PR | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/70 -R18 |
| Ground Clearance: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 261 mm / 9.0 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 111 kg / 245 lbs | 184.0 kg / 405.7 lbs | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal / 2.5 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal |