Yamaha IT 250 (1981) vs Honda CBX 550F (1982-83)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | IT 250 | CBX 550F |
| Years: | 1981 | 1982-83 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.07 cu-in | 572 cc / 34.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 64 mm | 59.2 x 52 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 36mm Mikuni carburetor | 4x 30mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 32.2 hp / 23.6 kW @ 7500 rpm | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 35 Nm / 26 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 49 Nm / 36.1 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Single-downtube, full-cradle chrome-moly frame with aluminum swing arm | Duplex cradle; tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks | Air assisted telescopic forks, with anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm with monoshock | Pro-link air assisted shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Drum 130 x 22mm shoes | 2x 230mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum 150 x 25mm shoes | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 21 | 3.60-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10 x 18 | 4.10-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1486 mm / 58.5 in | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 919.4 mm / 36.2 in | 785 m / 30.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |