Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster (2020) vs Honda CB 250SC Nighthawk (1982-89) vs Yamaha YZF-R 25 (2016-17) vs Honda VF 500C Magna V30 (1983)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Honda | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster | CB 250SC Nighthawk | YZF-R 25 | VF 500C Magna V30 |
| Years: | 2020 | 1982-89 | 2016-17 | 1983 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1202 cc / 73.4 cub in. | 239 cc / 14.5 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 53 x 53 mm | 60 x 44.1 mm | 60.4 x 44 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 11.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 26mm Keihin carburetor | Electronic Fuel Injection | 4x 32mm CV |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | CDI | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Transistorized |
| Max Torque: | 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) @ 3,750 rpm | 18 Nm / 12.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 22.1 Nm / 16.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 31.7 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | Constant Mesh, 6-speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm inverted front forks with premium cartridge dampening technology and triple clamp design | 31mm Telescopic forks | 41mm KYB® telescopic fork; | Telescopic air assisted 140mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Premium emulsion technology rear shocks with screw style pre-load adjustment | Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment. | KYB® single shock | Single shock swing arm 115mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm floating discs, 2 piston caliper | 152mm Drum | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 255mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 152mm Drum | Single 220mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70R19 M/C | 90/100-18 | 110/70-17M/C 54H | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70R18 M/C | 120/90-16 | 140/70-17M/C 66H | 130/90-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 gal | 14 Litres |