Norton Commando 750 Hi-Rider (1971-72) vs Honda CBF 1000FA (2013-14) vs Honda CBX 250S (1985-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Norton | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | Commando 750 Hi-Rider | CBF 1000FA | CBX 250S |
| Years: | 1971-72 | 2013-14 | 1985- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder,, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 998 cc / 60.o cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 89 mm | 75 x 56,5 mm | 72 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.2;1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors | PGM-FI, 36mm Throttle Bore | PHO2R Slide valve |
| Max Power: | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | 79 kW / 106 hp @ 9000 rpm | 31 hp / 23.1 KW @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | #530 O-ring sealed chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 41mm free valve-type telescopic fork and adjustable spring | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Gas-charged HMAS damper and adjustable spring and rebound | Swinging arm dual shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers, floating rotors, sintered metal pads ( and ABS) | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper, sintered metal pads (and ABS) | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 160/60 ZR17 | 110/90 -18 |
| Dry-Weight: | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 224.0 kg / 493.8 lbs | 130 kg / 286.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |