Honda CB 400T Hawk III (1981) vs Suzuki VL 250LC Intruder (2005-11)
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| Make: | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model: | CB 400T Hawk III | VL 250LC Intruder |
| Years: | 1981 | 2005-11 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 65° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 395 cc / 24.1 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70.5 x 50.6mm | 52 x 58.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihin carbs | BDS26 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Full transistor system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 43 hp / 31.4 kW @ 9500 rpm | 17.5 kW / 24 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 33 Nm / 24.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 23 Nm / 2.3 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Diamond | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork, 37 mm, oil/coil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual EVO dampers with 5-way spring preload adjustment. | Twin shock, coil springs, 5 way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 282mm disc | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 153mm Drum | 130 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.60 S19 | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 S18 | 150/80-15 |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 159 kg / 350 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |