Honda CR 500 (1986) vs Honda VF 500F Interceptor (1984) vs Honda CB 450SC Nighthawk (1982-)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | CR 500 | VF 500F Interceptor | CB 450SC Nighthawk |
| Years: | 1986 | 1984 | 1982- |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 447 cc / 27.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89.0 x 79.0 mm | 60.4 x 44 mm | 75 X 50.6mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor | 4x 32 mm CV | 2x 34mm constant velocity |
| Ignition: | CDI | Transistorized | Solid state |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64.6 hp / 47.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 70 hp / 51 kW @ 11500 rpm | 43.3 hp / 32.2 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 72.2 Nm / 53.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 43 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm | 4.3 Kgm / 42.1 Nm @ 650 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 46mm Showacartridge fork | Air assisted 37mm forks | Telescopic forks 124.5mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression/rebound dampening | Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping | Swing arm 97mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper | 2x 255mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 272mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 255mm disc 1 piston caliper | 140mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-16 | 100/90 -19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-18 | 110/90-18 | 130/90 -16 |
| Dry Weight: | 102.1 kg / 225.0 lbs | 185 kg / 407 lbs | 178 kg / 392 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.38 US gal | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |