Honda VFR 750F-R (1997) vs Honda CB 600S Hornet (2002-03) vs Ducati 500SL Pantah (1980) vs Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter (1932-59)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Ducati | Ariel |
| Model: | VFR 750F-R | CB 600S Hornet | 500SL Pantah | VH 500 Red Hunter |
| Years: | 1997 | 2002-03 | 1980 | 1932-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 48.6 mm | 65 x 45.2 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95) |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 6.0:1 (after 1954: 6.8:1) |
| Induction: | 4x 36mm Keihin CV | 4x 34mm carbs | 2x Dell'Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. | Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal |
| Ignition: | Digitalized full transistor ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Bosch PTZ Electronic | Magnet/flywheel |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 10000 rpm | 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400 | 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular steel trellis frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, no external adjustment | 41mm Telescopic forks | 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork | Grider front forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-link single sided swing arm, adjustable preload | Monoshock preload adjustable. | Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs | Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks) |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 256 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Dry Weight: | 209 kg / 461 lbs | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs | 180 kg / 397 lbs | 190 kg / 418 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 16 Litres / 3.6 gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 232.7 km/h / 144.6 mph | 229.8 km/h | 196 km/h / 121.8 mph | 140 km/h / 87 mph |