Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade (1994) vs Kawasaki KLV 1000 (2004) vs Ariel LH 200 Colt (1954-59) vs BMW K 1300 S Motorsport Special Edition (2015)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Ariel | BMW |
| Model: | CBR 900RR Fireblade | KLV 1000 | LH 200 Colt | K 1300 S Motorsport Special Edition |
| Years: | 1994 | 2004 | 1954-59 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 893 cc / 54.5 cub. in | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in | 197 cc / 12 cu in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 58 mm | 98 X 66 mm | 60 x 70 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 | 7.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x 38 mm Keihin CV carburetors | Fuel Injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Carburetor | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Ignition: | Electronically triggered | Digital Transistorized | Battery/coil | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick start | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Cable-operated multiplate wet clutch | Multiple dry plate | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 108 links | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm Showa cartridge, adjustments for spring preload, rebound damping adjustable | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm forks | Telescopic hydraulic fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link, one Showa damper, wheel travel, adjustments for spring, preload, rebound damping, compression damping | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Plungers | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 296 mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers | Drum | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 207 Kg / 456lbs | 123 kg / 271 lbs | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 11 L / 2.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |