Yamaha XT 500 (1976) vs Ducati 350GTV (1977-81) vs BMW K 75RTA (1994)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | XT 500 | 350GTV | K 75RTA |
| Years: | 1976 | 1977-81 | 1994 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, liquid cooled, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cuin | 349.6 cc / 21.3 cu in | 740 cc / 45 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 84 mm | 71.8 x 43.2 mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0 :1 | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB 26 FS/FD | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jettronic |
| Ignition: | Magneto, CB/coil | Points and coil, 12V 150W generator | Electronic ignition Bosch LE-Jettronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 17.5 kW / 24 hp @ 7500 rpm | 54.7 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5-Speed | 5 speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring fork | 35 mm Paioli fork | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm adjustable preload | Dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Monolever swinging arm. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 160mm drum | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs | 2 x ∅285mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 150mm drum | Single 257mm Brembo disc | Single ∅285mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 3.25-18 | 100/90-V18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 3.50-18 | 130/90-V17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal | 21 L / 5.5 US gal |