Yamaha XT 550 (1983) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2014) vs KTM 250 EXC-E (2012-)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Yamaha	Kawasaki	KTM
Model:	XT 550	ER-6f	250 EXC-E
Years:	1983	2014	2012-
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity:	558 cc / 34.0 cu-in	649 cc / 39.6 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	92 X 84 mm	83 X 60mm	66.4 x 72.0 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled,	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.5:1	11.3;1	12.8:1
Induction:	26mm TK carburetor	2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin	Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor
Ignition:	CDI	Digital TCBI	Contactless DC-CDI ignition with digital advanced system by KOKUSAN
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Kick and electric
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Front Suspension:	38mm Air assisted forks	41 mm telescopic fork	WP Suspension – 4860 MXMA / MXMA + PA
Front Wheel Travel:	201 mm / 7.9 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	300 mm / 11.8 in
Rear Suspension:	Monoshock adjustable preload	Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload	WP Suspension – 5018 PDS MCC / DCC, aluminium swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel:	186 mm / 7.3 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	335 mm / 13.2 in
Front Brakes:	Drum	2x 300mm discs 2 piston Calipers	Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper
Rear Brakes:	Drum	Single 220mm disc 1 piston Caliper	Single 220 mm disc, floating caliper
Front Tyre:	3.00S-21-4PR	120/70ZR17	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre:	4.60S-18-4PR	160/60ZR17	120/80 - 18
Wheelbase:	1400 mm / 55.1 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in	1475 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height:	860 mm / 33.8 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	925 mm / 36.4 in
Ground Clearance:	250 mm / 9.8 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	380 mm / 15.1 in
Fuel Capacity:	14 Litres / 3.6 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal