Honda VFR 750F-R (1997) vs Honda CB 600S Hornet (2002-03) vs Ducati 500SL Pantah (1980)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Ducati |
| Model: | VFR 750F-R | CB 600S Hornet | 500SL Pantah |
| Years: | 1997 | 2002-03 | 1980 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 48.6 mm | 65 x 45.2 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 36mm Keihin CV | 4x 34mm carbs | 2x Dell'Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. |
| Ignition: | Digitalized full transistor ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | Bosch PTZ Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 10000 rpm | 97.5 hp / 71.1 kW @ 12000 rpm (84.31/11400 | 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, no external adjustment | 41mm Telescopic forks | 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-link single sided swing arm, adjustable preload | Monoshock preload adjustable. | Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 256 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 VR17 | 130/70ZR16 (61W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 VR17 | 180/55ZR17 (73W) (Michelin Bridgestone) | 110/90-18 |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 209 kg / 461 lbs | 179 kg / 389.2 lbs | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 16 Litres / 3.6 gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 232.7 km/h / 144.6 mph | 229.8 km/h | 196 km/h / 121.8 mph |