Honda CB 450K2 (1969) vs Kawasaki Z 250FT (1978-79)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | CB 450K2 | Z 250FT |
| Years: | 1969 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 445 cc / 27.1 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 57.8 mm | 55 х 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Coil with auto-advance, twin contact breaker | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9000 rpm | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 37.4 Nm / 27.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with two-way damping. | Air assisted telescopic forks, |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, shock absorbers with adjustable preload | Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |