Laverda Jota 1000 Special (1983) vs Honda RVF 750 RC45 (1994-95) vs Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 (1961-62) vs Ariel 4F Square Four 600 (1932-36)
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| Make: | Laverda | Honda | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model: | Jota 1000 Special | RVF 750 RC45 | Arrow Super Sport 250 | 4F Square Four 600 |
| Years: | 1983 | 1994-95 | 1961-62 | 1932-36 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC |
| Capacity: | 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in | 601 cc / 36.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 74 mm | 72 x 46 mm | 54 x 54 mm | 56 x 61 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 | 10:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Induction: | 3x 32mm Dell'Orto carbs | PGM-FI Programmed Fuel Injection. | 1-1/16 in Amal 376 carburettor | Carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Kick start |
| Max power: | 97 hp / 70.7 kW @ 7800 rpm | 119 hp / 87.6 kW @ 12000 rpm (109.2 hp @ 11900 rpm) | 14.9 kW / 20 hp 2 6500 rpm | 17 kW / 23 hp @ 5600 rpm (1939 model) |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Coils springs | 41mm USD forks adjustable compression rebound and preload | Trailing link fork | Ariel centre spring girders |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs | Pro-link adjustable compression rebound and preload | Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe | Drum, 7 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum, 6 in, leading shoe | Drum, 7 in |