Honda VT 750C Shadow (1986-) vs Yamaha WR 250F (2003-04)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | Yamaha |
Model: | VT 750C Shadow | WR 250F |
Years: | 1986- | 2003-04 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 valve |
Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 79.5 x 75.5 mm | 77 x 53.6 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
Induction: | 2x 36mm diaphragm-type CV | Keihin FCR-MX37 flat-slide w/throttle position sensor) |
Ignition: | Full transistor ignition | Digital CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric & Kick |
Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
Frame: | Double cradle | Aluminium Bilateral Beam |
Front Suspension: | 39mm Air assisted telescopic forks | 48mm Fully adjustable inverted forks |
Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload | Fully adjustable link Monocross |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 104.1 mm / 4.1 in | 305 mm / 12.0 in |
Front Brakes: | 2x 275mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 110/90 -19 | 80/100-21 |
Rear Tyre: | 140/90 -15 | 100/100-18 |
Rake: | 32.0° | 27.0° |
Trail: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
Wheelbase: | 1524 mm / 60.0 in | 1475 mm / 58.1 in |
Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30.3 in | 998 mm / 39.3 in |
Ground Clearance: | 178 mm / 7 in | 335 mm / 13.2 in |
Wet Weight: | 225 kg / 495 lbs | 129.0 kg / 284.4 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 8 Liters / 2.1 US gal |