Yamaha DT 125 (1975-76) vs Honda XL 250R (1986) vs Yamaha WR 200R (1991-93) vs Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp (1909-18) vs Yamaha XVS 250 Drag star (2006-07)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda | Yamaha | Velocette | Yamaha |
| Model: | DT 125 | XL 250R | WR 200R | Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp | XVS 250 Drag star |
| Years: | 1975-76 | 1986 | 1991-93 | 1909-18 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve | Two stroke, crankcase reed valve, single cylinder with YPVS | Two-stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 199.7 cc / 11.9 cu-in | 276 cc / 16.8 cub in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 х 50 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm | 66.8 X 57 mm | 2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm | 49 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Magneto | Solid state CD | Capacitor discharge | Eiseman high tension, waterproof | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | kick | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Kick | Pedal | Electric |
| Max Power: | 12.9 kW / 17.3 hp @ 7000 rpm | 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm | 27.6 hp / 20.6 kW @ 7000 rpm | 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp | 21 hp / 15.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed) | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Air assisted telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | Druid Patent, spring forks | Cartridge telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Single shock, swing arm | Mono shock, Swingarm | Spring loaded seat | Dual shock, Swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single 245mm disc | Bowden | Single 282mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single 220mm disc | Foot operated | 130mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-21 | 3.00 - 21 | .0/100-21 | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE | 80/100-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 4.60 -17 | 100/ 100 R18 | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE | 130/90-15 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal | 10.5 Litres / 2.8 gal | 10.6 Litres / 2.7 US gal | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |