Triumph Tiger 70 (1937-40) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (1991-92)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
Model: | Tiger 70 | KLE 500 |
Years: | 1937-40 | 1991-92 |
Engine: | Single cylinder, single port OHV with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 80 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Ignition: | Lucas, 6V Magdyno | CDI |
Starting: | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 5800 rpm | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm |
Front Suspension: | Rigid, dual springs | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted |
Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment |
Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal / 2.75 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
Top Speed: | 104 km/h / 65 mph | 190.7 km/h / 118.4 mph |