Honda CR 500R (1989) vs Honda LS 125R (1995-) vs KTM 250 EXC-F (2017)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | Honda | KTM |
Model: | CR 500R | LS 125R | 250 EXC-F |
Years: | 1989 | 1995- | 2017 |
Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves |
Capacity: | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 123.5 cc /. 7.6 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 89.0 x 79.0 mm | 55.0 x 52mm | 78 x 52.3 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 | 13.2:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor | Keihin PE 24 carburetor | Fuel Injection |
Ignition: | CDI | CDI | Keihin EMS |
Starting: | Kick | Electric | |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, 5/8 x 1/4 in |
Front Suspension: | 45mm Showa leading axle USD forks with adjustable compression rebound damping | Telescopic | 48mm WP-USD Xplor with preload adjuster |
Rear Suspension: | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression rebound damping | Swing arm. | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber |
Front Brakes: | 240mm Single disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | 220mm Single disc hydraulic 1 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 80/100 - 21 | 70/90-17 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54M M+S TT |
Rear Tyre: | 110/100 - 18 | 80/90-17 | 120/80 - 18 M/C 65M M+S TT |
Dry Weight: | 105.6 kg / 233.0 lbs | 96.7 kg / 215 lbs | 103kg / 227.1 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.25 US gal |