Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (1991-94) vs Honda CBR 250R (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan | CBR 250R |
| Years: | 1991-94 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 249.4 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 76 x 55mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 10.7: 1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CV 40mm carburetor | Electronic fuel injection PGM-F |
| Ignition: | CDI | Computer-controlled digital transistor with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm | 23.7 hp / 17.7 kW @ 9900 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm | 14.6 lb-ft / 19.86 Nm @ 6750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | #520 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Suspension: | Centre axle forks with 41mm tubes, 150mm wheel travel | 37mm telescopic fork, |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers adjustable for spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. | Pro-Link Monoshock damper, |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 110/70-MC17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 | 140/70-MC17 |
| Trail: | 177 mm / 6.9 in | 98.6 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.5 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 750 mm / 29.5 in | 785 mm / 30.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 13 Liters / 3.4 gal |