Norton 650SS (1968) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1991-92) vs Honda XR 200R (1999) vs Husqvarna FE 501S (2015-16) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide (2010-11)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Norton	Kawasaki	Honda	Husqvarna	Harley-Davidson
Model:	650SS	ZX-R 250 Ninja	XR 200R	FE 501S	Harley Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide
Years:	1968	1991-92	1999	2015-16	2010-11
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 2 valve, chain driven overhead camshaft	Four stroke. single cylinder. SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Capacity:	647 cc / 39.5 cu in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	195 cc / 11.8 cu-in	510.4 cc / 31.1 cu in	1584 cc / 96 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	68 X 89 mm	49 x 33.1 mm	67 x 56.5 mm	95 x 72.0 mm	95.2 x 111.2 mm
Compression Ratio:	8.9:1	12.2:1	10.0:1	12.8:1.	9.2:1
Induction:	2 x Ø30 mm Amal concentric carburetors	4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors	2x 20 mm piston valve Keihin carburator	Keihin electronic fuel injection and 42mm throttle body	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission:	4 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 speed, claw shifted	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain 520 X-Ring	Belt
Frame:	Featherbed duplex steel cradle	Perimeter, pressed aluminium	Semi double cradle	Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing	Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks	36 mm Air-adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings	WP Suspension Up Side Down 4CS forks.	49 mm with polished aluminum fork triple clamp and dual-rate springs,
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable	Uni-track, Swing arm	Pro-Link, single Showa shock, adjustable	WP Monoshock with linkage	Coil over shock ,
Front Brakes:	Ø203 mm Drum	2x discs 2 piston calipers	Drum, swept area - 86.3 cm2 / 13.3 sq. in.	Single 260 mm with 4 pot brake caliper	Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Ø178 mm Drum	Single disc 1 piston caliper	Drum, swept area - 86.3 cm2 / 13.3 sq. in	Single 220 mm with 1 pot brake caliper	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	3.25-19	110/70-R17 54H	3.00/21(6PR)	90/90-21	100/90-19 57H
Rear Tyre:	4.00-18	140/60-R18 64H	110/90/17(6PR)	140/90-18	160/70-17 73V
Dry-Weight:	185 kg / 408 lbs	141 kg / 311 lbs	102 kg / 224.8 lbs	113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs	286.68 kg / 632 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	13.5 L / 3.6 US gal	15 Litres / 3.4 US gal	9.0 Litres / 2.4 gal	9.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal	17 7 Litres / 4.7 US gal