Norton 650SS (1968) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1991-92) vs Honda XR 200R (1999) vs Husqvarna FE 501S (2015-16)
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| Make: | Norton | Kawasaki | Honda | Husqvarna |
| Model: | 650SS | ZX-R 250 Ninja | XR 200R | FE 501S |
| Years: | 1968 | 1991-92 | 1999 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 2 valve, chain driven overhead camshaft | Four stroke. single cylinder. SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 39.5 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68 X 89 mm | 49 x 33.1 mm | 67 x 56.5 mm | 95 x 72.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 12.2:1 | 10.0:1 | 12.8:1. |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø30 mm Amal concentric carburetors | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | 2x 20 mm piston valve Keihin carburator | Keihin electronic fuel injection and 42mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 38.8 hW / 52 hp @ 6800 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 23 hp / 17.1 Kw @ 9000 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 speed, claw shifted |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Frame: | Featherbed duplex steel cradle | Perimeter, pressed aluminium | Semi double cradle | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | 36 mm Air-adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4CS forks. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Uni-track, Swing arm | Pro-Link, single Showa shock, adjustable | WP Monoshock with linkage |
| Front Brakes: | Ø203 mm Drum | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | Drum, swept area - 86.3 cm2 / 13.3 sq. in. | Single 260 mm with 4 pot brake caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Ø178 mm Drum | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Drum, swept area - 86.3 cm2 / 13.3 sq. in | Single 220 mm with 1 pot brake caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 110/70-R17 54H | 3.00/21(6PR) | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 140/60-R18 64H | 110/90/17(6PR) | 140/90-18 |
| Dry-Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 141 kg / 311 lbs | 102 kg / 224.8 lbs | 113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 9.0 Litres / 2.4 gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal |