Honda VF 400F (1982) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 (2021) vs BMW F 800GS (2009) vs Velocette MSS (1935-68)
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| Make: | Honda | Harley-Davidson | BMW | Velocette |
| Model: | VF 400F | Harley Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 | F 800GS | MSS |
| Years: | 1982 | 2021 | 2009 | 1935-68 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-four | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 1868 cc / 114 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 102 x 114.3 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 86 x 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 6.75:1 |
| Ignition: | CDI, Full transistor | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Magnetor, Lucas system |
| Starting: | Electric | 1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement | Electric | Kick start |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed Cruise Drive | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt, 32/66 ratio | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; gaiter covers | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks | Telescopic fork with 2-way hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper, fixed | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rake: | 26° | 30° | 26° | 27° |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 100/90B19,57H,BW | 90/90 - 21 54V | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 150/80B16,77H,BW | 150/70 - 17 69V | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in | Length: 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width: 865 mm / 34.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in. Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 655 mm / 25.8 in (Laden) 680 mm / 26.8 in (Unladen) | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 381.4 lbs | 288 kg / 634 lbs | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 13.2 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal |