Honda MT 50 / MT5 Tornado (1979-00) vs Kawasaki W 400 (2008-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | MT 50 / MT5 Tornado | W 400 |
| Years: | 1979-00 | 2008- |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49 cc / 2.9 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 39 x 41.4mm | 72 x 49 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | 13mm Keihin PF05B carburetor | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital with K-TRIC |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 7 hp / 5.2 kW @ 9000rpm | 29 hp / 21.6 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 5.4 Nm / 4 lb-ft @ 6000rpm | 29 Nm / 21.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel spine | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 27mm Air adjustable hydraulic forks | 39 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual dampers adjustable for preload | Twin shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2.50 x 19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 x 16 | 130/80-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |