Honda CB 250N (1978-81) vs Kawasaki Z 1000G-1 Classic (1980)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | CB 250N | Z 1000G-1 Classic |
| Years: | 1978-81 | 1980 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC, 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 41.4 mm | 69.4 х 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Induction: | 29mm Mikuni carburetor | Electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Capacitor discharger | CDI |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 12.4 kW @ 10000 rpm | 93 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20 Nm / 14.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 8.1 kgf-m / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chian | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel | Oil telescopic forks, 140mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock with adjustable preload, 65mm wheel travel | Swinging arm oil damper 5-way spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 273mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160 Drum | Single 279mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.60-19 | M90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | M90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 20.3 km/lit | 47.5 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 17.5 sec / 119 km/h | 12.0 sec / 110 mph |
| Top Speed: | 138 km/h / 85.7 mph | 127 mph / 204 km/h |