Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius / Balius II (2000-) vs Moto Guzzi Nouvo Falcone 500 CF (1971-)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | ZR-250 Balius / Balius II | Nouvo Falcone 500 CF |
| Years: | 2000- | 1971- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 mm x 33.1 mm | 88 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 6.85:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVKD30 —4 (K-TRIC attaching) | Dell'Orto caburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick, electric optional |
| Max Power: | 39.5 hp / 29.6 kW @ 14000 rpm | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20.4 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 13000 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 speed |
| Final Drive: | Chaion | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Swinging fork with hydraulic dampers |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston calipers | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 | 3.50 - 18 in |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17 | 3.50 - 18 in |
| Dry Weight: | 151 kg / 332.9 lbs | 170 kg / 374 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4 Gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |