Honda VFR 750F-G (1986) vs Honda XL 600R (1988) vs Yamaha DT 175 (1976-77) vs Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1997-01) vs Kawasaki KDX 250 (1983-85)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VFR 750F-G | XL 600R | DT 175 | VN 750 Vulcan | KDX 250 |
| Years: | 1986 | 1988 | 1976-77 | 1997-01 | 1983-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, gear driven DOHC with rocker arm, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in | 589 cc / 35.6 cu-in | 171 cc / 10.43 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 48.6 mm | 100 x 75 mm | 66 x 50 mm | 84.9 x 66.2mm | 70 x 64.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 6.8;1 | 10.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 34.5mm Keihin VD carburetors | 2 x 28mm piston valve | Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor | 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Solid state CD | CDI, magneto type | Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Kick | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 77.4 kW / 106 hp @ 10500 rpm | 33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm | 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 7000 rpm | 66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 33 hp / 24.6 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7kgf-m / 48.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm | 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 8.8 Nm / 12 lb- ft @ 6000rpm. | 6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 3.5 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, DID428SM. 117 links. | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm Showa air assisted telescopic fork with TRAC Anti-Dive | 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings | Telescopic, oil damped. | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link adjustable for preload only with remote adjuster | Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping | Dual shocks | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping | Mono Shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 276mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 240mm disc 2 piston calliper | Drum | 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | 140mm Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90 V16 | 3.00-21 | 2.75 -21 | 100/90-19 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 V18 | 5.10-17 | 3.50 -18 | 150/90-15 | 5.10-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1475 mm / 58.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in | 1350 mm / 53.1in. | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 198 kg / 347 lbs | 134 kg / 295.5 lbs | 99 kg / 2181 lbs | 219 kg / 483 lbs | 111 kg / 245 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 7 Litres / 1.5gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |