Kawasaki ZN 750 LTD (1984-85) vs Yamaha DT 125R (1986-87) vs Triumph Thunderbird Commander (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha | Triumph |
Model: | ZN 750 LTD | DT 125R | Thunderbird Commander |
Years: | 1984-85 | 1986-87 | 2017-18 |
Engine: | Four stroke, inline four, 2 valves per cylinder, DOHC | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed-valve | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. |
Capacity: | 750 cc / 45.8 cu in | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
Bore x Stroke: | 64 x 54 mm | 56 X 50 mm | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Autolube | Wet sump |
Induction: | Kehin CV34 x 4 carburetors | VM24 carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
Ignition: | CDI | CDI | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management system |
Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multiplate | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission: | 5-Speed | 6 speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Toothed belt |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic Forks | Showa 47mm forks |
Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with dual air adjustable shocks | Monocross | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
Front Brakes: | Single disc, single piston caliper | Single 230mm disc | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 220mm disc | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
Front Tyre: | 110/90-18 61H | 2.75-21 | 140/75 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 67H | 4.10-18 | 200/50 ZR17 |
Dimensions: | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 830 mm / 32.3 in Height 1210 mm / 47.6 in | Length 2135 mm / 81.0 in Width 820 mm / 32.2 in Height 1255 mm / 49.4 in | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) |
Wheelbase: | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1615 mm / 63.5 in |
Seat Height: | 755 mm / 29.7 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 702 mm / 27.6 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 13.9 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.2 gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal |