Ariel VB 600 (1947-58) vs BMW G 650GS (2014) vs Honda XR 250L (1997-99)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ariel | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | VB 600 | G 650GS | XR 250L |
| Years: | 1947-58 | 2014 | 1997-99 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 102.0 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 73 x 59.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13 | Fuel induction | 30 mm Keihin |
| Battery: | 6V | 12 V / 12 Ah | YTX4L-BS -12 volt |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Burman | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 | 100/90-19 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 | 130/80-17 | 110/100-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in | 1484 mm / 58.4 in. | 1411mm / 56.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 166 kg / 365 lbs | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 9 Litres / 2.3 gal |