Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC (1981) vs Yamaha GTS1000 / ABS (1997-99)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model: | RD 250LC / RZ 250LC | GTS1000 / ABS |
| Years: | 1981 | 1997-99 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1002 cc / 61.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 х 54 mm | 75.5 X 56 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.2 :1 | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Autolube | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor | Electronic fuel infection. |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 35.5 hp / 26.1 kW @ 8500 rpm  | 102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m@ 8000 rpm | 106 Nm / 78.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Single sided swingarm variable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross | Monocross variable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | Single 330mm disc 6 piston caliper with ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 130/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 81.8 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1320 mm / 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 139 kg / 306.4 lbs | 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.28 gal |
| Consumption Average: | 40 mpg | 15.5 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.6 sec | 11.8 sec / 185.6 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 98 mph / 157.7 km/h | 227.8 km/h / 141.5 mph |