Honda CBR 600F3 (1997) vs Yamaha XS 850SG Midnight Special (1981) vs Kawasaki ZX-10 (1989)
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| Make: | Honda | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model: | CBR 600F3 | XS 850SG Midnight Special | ZX-10 |
| Years: | 1997 | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder 30° forward of vertical, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 598 / 36.55 cu in | 826 cc / 50.4 cu in | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65 x 45.2 mm | 71.5 x 68.6 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 36mm / 1.4 in Mikuni BDST constant velocity (CV) carburetors | 3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors | 4x 36mm Keihin CV carburtors |
| Ignition: | Transistorized electronic with 3D mapping | Transistor controlled | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 105 hp / 76.5 kW @ 12000 rpm | 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm | 137 hp / 99.9 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm | 3.6 kgf-m / 103 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | Close-ratio 6 speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, #525 O-ring-sealed; 108 links | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; | Air assisted telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rectangular swingarm. Unit Pro-Link HMAS rising rate monoshock, preload, compression and rebound adjustable. | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping | Uni-trek monoshock,. air assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 218mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60ZR-17 radial; 36psi (2.50 kg/cm^2) | 3.25H-19 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR-17 radial; 42 psi (2.90 kg/cm^2) | 4.00H-17 | 160/60-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 186 kg / 408 lbs | 241 kg / 531 lbs | 222 kg / 490 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.9 sec / 198.0 km/h | 13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph | 10.3 sec / 211.877 km/h |
| Road Test: | Group Test Motosprint 1997 | Motor Cycling 1980 Two Wheels 1980 | Motosprint Group Test |