Honda CBR 650F (2017) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2013-14) vs Moto Guzzi V 35 (1977-80)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | CBR 650F | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | V 35 |
| Years: | 2017 | 2013-14 | 1977-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 346.2 cc / 21.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 46mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 66 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.4:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 2x Dell'Orto PHBH 28 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized with electronic advance | Digital | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67 kW / 89.8 hp @ 11000rpm (95/1/EC) | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 35 hp / 26 kW @ 8100 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 8000rpm (95/1/EC) | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 27.3 Nm / 20.2 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | Close-ratio 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | #525 O-ring chain | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm conventional telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock damper with adjustable preload | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc | 2x 260mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W) | 80/90 -21 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/70 -15 | 3.25-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 211 kg / 461 lbs | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal |