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Motorcycle Specs Database

Find motorcycle specs, compare models and choose smarter.

Search by brand, model or year across 36,063+ motorcycles. Compare power, displacement, weight, seat height and category before you buy.

Buying research guide

How to use motorcycle specs before buying

Motorcycle specs are most helpful when you compare several numbers together. Engine size gives a quick idea of the bike class, but weight, seat height, torque, brakes, wheelbase and fuel capacity often explain how practical a motorcycle may feel in daily use.

Start by searching a model, then open its full specs page. Check fit-related data such as seat height and weight, performance-related data such as power and torque, and ownership-related details such as fuel capacity, tyres and braking hardware. After that, use the comparison tool or advanced filter to find similar alternatives.

Fit and comfort
Seat height, weight and dimensions affect confidence, parking, traffic use and low-speed handling.
Performance context
Power, torque and displacement should be read together, not as isolated numbers.
Compare alternatives
Use similar models, brand pages and category filters to avoid choosing from one spec sheet alone.
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36,063 bikes found

DKW

SB 500

1938
Allround 493.9 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) 15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 4000 RPM 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
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DKW

SB 500A

1938
Allround 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
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Harley-Davidson

Servi-Car GE

1938
Allround 740.0 ccm (45.15 cubic inches) 24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 4400 RPM
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Indian

Chief

1938
Custom - Cruiser 1210.0 ccm (73.83 cubic inches) 75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 5200 RPM 294.0 kg (648.2 pounds)
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NSU

251 OSL

1938
Sport 242.0 ccm (14.77 cubic inches) 10.5 HP (7.7 kW)) @ 5200 RPM 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
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NSU

251 OSL WH

1938
Allround 242.0 ccm (14.77 cubic inches) 10.5 HP (7.7 kW)) @ 5300 RPM 144.0 kg (317.5 pounds)
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NSU

601 OSL WH

1938
Allround 562.0 ccm (34.29 cubic inches) 24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 4300 RPM 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
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NSU

601 TS

1938
Allround 592.0 ccm (36.12 cubic inches) 16.0 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 4670 RPM 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
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NSU

201 OSL

1938
Sport 198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches) 8.5 HP (6.2 kW)) @ 5000 RPM 120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
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NSU

351 OSL

1938
Sport 346.0 ccm (21.11 cubic inches) 18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 5020 RPM 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds)
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NSU

351 OT

1938
Sport 331.0 ccm (20.20 cubic inches) 12.5 HP (9.1 kW)) @ 5020 RPM 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
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NSU

501 OSL

1938
Sport 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) 22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 5150 RPM 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
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Triumph

Speed Twin

1938
Allround 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) 27.0 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6300 RPM 158.8 kg (350.0 pounds)
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Velocette

Mac

1938
Allround 349.0 ccm (21.30 cubic inches) 18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 5500 RPM 161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
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Velocette

KTT

1938
Cross - Motocross 348.0 ccm (21.23 cubic inches) 27.0 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
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Velocette

KTT Mk VIII

1938
Sport 348.4 ccm (21.26 cubic inches) 35.0 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 5800 RPM 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
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Zündapp

KKS 500 Kardan Sport

1938
Sport 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) 24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
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Zündapp

KS 500 Kardan Sport

1938
Sport 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) 24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
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Zündapp

K 500

1938
Allround 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) 16.0 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 4500 RPM 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
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Zündapp

K 600

1938
Allround 598.0 ccm (36.49 cubic inches) 15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 4300 RPM 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
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Zündapp

K 800

1938
Allround 791.0 ccm (48.27 cubic inches) 22.0 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 4300 RPM 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
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Ariel

4G Square Four 1000

1937
Allround 997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) 35.0 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 5500 RPM 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
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Ariel

VH 500 Red Hunter

1937
Allround 497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) 24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM 170.1 kg (375.0 pounds)
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BMW

R5

1937
Allround 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) 24.1 HP (17.6 kW)) @ 5500 RPM 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
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Reading Motorcycle Specification Sheets Accurately

Our motorcycle database organizes 36,063+ production models across 537 manufacturers so riders can evaluate technical changes year by year. Note the difference between dry weight (measured without fluids) and wet or curb weight (measured ready to ride with oil and fuel), as well as crankshaft vs. rear-wheel horsepower ratings across eras.

Use the search bar above with brand, model and launch year — even with minor spelling variations — or switch to the advanced filter to narrow motorcycles by displacement, seat height, weight and power output.

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