Aprilia Pegaso 650 Strada (2005-06) vs Honda NSS 250 Forza (2017-18) vs Triumph Tiger Sport 850 (2025) vs Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1990)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Honda | Triumph | Honda |
| Model: | Pegaso 650 Strada | NSS 250 Forza | Tiger Sport 850 | VFR 750R RC30 |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2017-18 | 2025 | 1990 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 659 cc / 40.2 in | 279 cc / 17.0 cub in | 798 cc / 48.7 cu in | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 84 mm | 72 x 68.6 mm | 78 x 55.7 | 70 x 48.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 13.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection. Ø44mm throttle body | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment | Bosch Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control. 3 rider modes (Rain, Road, Sport) | 4x 36 mm Keihin CV |
| Ignition: | Digital | Fully transistorised | Digital CDI | Digitalized full transistor ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Honda V-Matic belt-converter, continuously variable automatic transmission | 6 Speed, Triumph Shift Assist | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | X-ring chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel, open cradle, single spar frame | Steel frame with aluminium swingarm | Tubular steel perimeter frame | Twin-spar aluminum diamond |
| Front Suspension: | Ø45 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | 35 mm Telescopic fork | Showa 41mm, upside-down separate function cartridge forks, adjustable compression and rebound damping | 41mm Showa cartridge forks, no external adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | High strength steel swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) rising rate linkages. Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustable rebound and preload. | Twin shock | Showa monoshock RSU with adjustable rebound damping and remote hydraulic preload adjustment. | Pro-link single sided swingarm, adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 256 mm disc with 3-piston caliper with CBS - third piston activated hen applying rear brake | 2 x ?310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS | 2x 296mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single240 mm disc with single piston caliper | Single ?255mm fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, OCABS | Single 256mm disc,1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 | 120/70-14 | 120/70 R17 | 120/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60-17 | 140/70-13 | 180/55 R17 | 170/60 VR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 11.4 Litres / 3.0 US gal | 18.6 Litres / 4.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 gal |