Honda VT 500ED 'Euro' (1983-85) vs Honda VF 1000R Rothmans Replica (1986)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VT 500ED 'Euro' | VF 1000R Rothmans Replica |
| Years: | 1983-85 | 1986 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 491 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 62 mm | 77 x 53.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihincarburetors | 4x 34mm CV type carbs |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Inductive magnetically triggered |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 130 hp / 94.8 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 31 ft lb @ 7000 rpm | 92.2 Nm / 8.8 kg-m / 63.7 ft-lb @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks. | 41mm center-axle with air-assist, 3-way rebound damping, anti-dive valuing |
| Rear Suspension: | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks | Air-assist coil-over shock, progressive linkage, three-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston calipers | 2x 285mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 285mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/80-18 | 140/80 V17 |
| Dry Weight: | 180 kg / 416.6 lbs | 236 kg / 520 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 23 liters (4.5L) |
| Consumption Average: | 49.1 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.8 sec / 94.5 mph | 10.8 sec / 124.4 mp/h |
| Top Speed: | 177 km/h / 110 mph | 149.0 mph |