Honda VT 750C Shadow (1986-) vs Yamaha WR 250F (2003-04) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic (1984-85)
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| Make: | Honda | Yamaha | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | VT 750C Shadow | WR 250F | Harley Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic |
| Years: | 1986- | 2003-04 | 1984-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 valve | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79.5 x 75.5 mm | 77 x 53.6 mm | 88.8 x 108 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV | Keihin FCR-MX37 flat-slide w/throttle position sensor) | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Full transistor ignition | Digital CDI | Analogue CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Dry, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Aluminium Bilateral Beam | Steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks | 48mm Fully adjustable inverted forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload | Fully adjustable link Monocross | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 -19 | 80/100-21 | 140/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90 -15 | 100/100-18 | 140/90-16 |
| Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30.3 in | 998 mm / 39.3 in | 673 mm / 26.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 8 Liters / 2.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |