Yamaha XJ 400Z (1983) vs Ducati 250 Mark 3D Desmo (1970) vs BMW R 90/6 (1973-76) vs BMW F 800R (2014) vs BMW R 1200GS (2006) vs BMW F 750GS (2018)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Ducati | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | XJ 400Z | 250 Mark 3D Desmo | R 90/6 | F 800R | R 1200GS | F 750GS |
| Years: | 1983 | 1970 | 1973-76 | 2014 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, four valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 399 cc | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 898 cc / 54.8 cu in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 853 cc / 52 ci-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 х 53.6 mm | 74 x 57.8 mm | 90 x 70.6 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 84 x 77mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Induction: | Carburator | Dell'Orto SS1 29D carburetor | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP) | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Electronic intake injection |
| Ignition: | Transistorized CDI | Coil, 6V 30W generator (later 6V 70 W) | Battery ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | BMS-K | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 hp / 41kW @ 11500 rpm | 16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7500 rpm | 44.1 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 77 hp / 57.4 kW @ 7500rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | Constant-Mesh 6 speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Belt | Shaft | O-ring chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm | Telescopic hydraulic forks. | ∅43mm Telescopic fork | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | 41mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross, link type | Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Aluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA) |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | 180mm Drum | Single ∅260mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x 305mm discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 160mm Drum | 200mm Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc,1 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-18 | 2.75-18 | 3.25 - H19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 3.00-18 | 4.00 - H18 | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70-17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 18 Liters / 4.75 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |