Yamaha XMAX 125 (2016-17) vs Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35) vs BMW R 80GS (1989)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Matchless | BMW |
| Model: | XMAX 125 | Silver Hawk | R 80GS |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1931-35 | 1989 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder | V-four cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 52 x 58.6 mm | 50.8 x 73 mm | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 | 6.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump with fabric oil filter | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Electronic ECU | Lucas dynamo coil | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | Automatic | 4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Hydraulic unit swing | Cantilever | BMW Paralever swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | Single ∅285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-M15 | 3.25 x 19 in. | 90/90 x 21S |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-M14 | 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. (4.00 x 19 available as an option) | 13/80 x 17S |
| Wheelbase: | 1545 mm / 60.8 in | 1422 mm / 56 in. | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 gal | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal | 24 L / 6.3 US gal |