Norton Commando 750 Hi-Rider (1971-72) vs Honda CBR 250R (1988-89) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2003)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Norton | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | Commando 750 Hi-Rider | CBR 250R | F 650GS Dakar |
| Years: | 1971-72 | 1988-89 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 89 mm | 48.5 x 33.8 mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø30mm Amal concentric carburetors | Carburetor | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | 12V, alternator | CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 58 hp / 43 kW @ 6800 rpm | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 14500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Pro-link. swing arm | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 203 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | 2x Hydraulic discs | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 178 mm Drum, twin leading shoe | Single hydraulic disc | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 100/70 -17 | 90/90 S21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 130/70-17 | 130/80-17 |
| Dry-Weight: | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 153 kg / 337 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |