Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC (1982-83) vs Honda ST 1300 Pan European (2012) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero / ABS (2016-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | RD 250LC / RZ 250LC | ST 1300 Pan European | VT 750C Shadow Aero / ABS |
| Years: | 1982-83 | 2012 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, longitudinally 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1261 cc / 76.9 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 х 54 mm | 78 x 66 mm | 79 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.2 :1 | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 36 mm throttle bodies | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm Throttle Bore |
| Ignition: | CDI | Computer-controlled digital transistorized | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 35.5 hp / 26.1 kW @ 8500 rpm  | 118 hp / 87 kW @ 8000 rpm | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m@ 8000 rpm | 117 Nm / 11.93 kg-m @ 6500 rpm | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 45mm air-assist telescopic fork | 41mm Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross | Single-side conventional damper with adjustable preload and rebound damping | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability |
| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | 2x 310 mm discs 3 piston calipers | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 316 mm disc 3 piston caliper (ABS option available) | 180 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 120/70 ZR18 | 120/90 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 170/60 ZR17 | 160/80 –15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 81.8 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2282 mm / 89.8 in Width 935 mm / 36.8 in - including panniers Height 1332 mm / 52.4 in | Length 2458 mm / 96.8 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1125 mm / 44.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1491 mm / 58.7 in | 1640 mm (64.6 in.) |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 658 mm / 25.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 29 Liters / 7.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |