Honda NSS 300 Forza (2017-18) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1987-88) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2014-15)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | NSS 300 Forza | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | VT 750C Shadow Phantom |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1987-88 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four strike, single cylinder, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve |
| Capacity: | 279 cc / 17.0 CU-IN | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 68.5 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 79 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | TCI | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 24.8 hp / 18.4 kW@ 7000 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.2 Nm / 20.1 lb-ft. @ 5750 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Automatic centrifugal clutch, dry type | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission: | CVT | 6 Speed | Wide ratio 5 speed |
| Final Drive: | V-Belt | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm Telescopic | 38mm Telescopic forks | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Shock | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | Single 256mm disc | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | 160mm drum | Single 180 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70R15 | 100/90-16 | 120/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70R14 | 120/90-16 | 160/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1508.7 mm / 59.4 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1641 mm / 64.6 in. |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 770 mm / 30.0 in | 655 mm / 25.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 182kg / 401.2 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs | 251 kg / 549 lb |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 gall | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal |