Honda CB 900F Hornet (2003) vs Indian Chief Vintage Dark Horse (2021) vs Kawasaki Z 400 (2020) vs BMW HP2 Enduro (2008) vs BMW R nineT Scrambler (2020) vs Aprilia RSV-4 APRC Factory (2014)
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| Make: | Honda | Indian | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | Aprilia |
| Model: | CB 900F Hornet | Chief Vintage Dark Horse | Z 400 | HP2 Enduro | R nineT Scrambler | RSV-4 APRC Factory |
| Years: | 2003 | 2021 | 2020 | 2008 | 2020 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer air/oil-cooled, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 camshafts and 4 radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 919 cc / 56.0 cu-in | 1811.cc / 111 cu-in | 399 cc / cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.5 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 58 mm | 101 x 113 mm | 70 x 51.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection system closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | DFI with 32mm throttle bodies | Fuel Injection ∅47mm Throttle butterfly BMS-K | Electronic intake pipe injection | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Wet, multi-plate, assist | Wet multi-disc, manual | Single plate dry clutch, 180 mm diameter | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated | Cassette type |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain | Shaft | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Diamond, steel tube | Cast aluminum frame with integrated air-box | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel tubular space frame, non-load-bearing engine | Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork | 46mm Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic fork | 45mm UPSD Gabe | Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 270 mm / 10.6 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload | Single shock with air adjust | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload | BMW Paralever | Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload steplessly adjustable by hook | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 128 mm / 5.0 in | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 250 mm / 9.8 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2X 296mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300 mm Floating rotor 4 piston calipers | Single 310mm semi-floating petal discs. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston | 2 x ∅304mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 300 mm Floating rotor 2 piston calipers | Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 265mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston floating calipers | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/80B17 65H | 110/70-17M/C 54 H | 90/90 R21S | 120/70 R 19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/60R16 80H | 150/60-17M/C 66 H | 140/80 R17S | 170/60 R 17 | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) |
| Dimensions: | Length 2125 mm / 83.6 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1085 mm / 42.7 in | Length 2583 mm / 101.7 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in | Length 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1055 mm / 41.5 in | Length: 2350 mm / 92.5 in Width: 880 mm / 34.6 in Height: 1266 mm / 49.8 in | Length 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1330 mm / 52.3 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 795 mm / 31.3 in | 660 mm / 26.0 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 920 mm / 36.2 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |