Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing (2008) vs Kawasaki KL 250 (1974-75)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GLX 1800 Gold Wing | KL 250 |
| Years: | 2008 | 1974-75 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder | Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve |
| Capacity: | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 71 mm | 70 х 64 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled digital | |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm fork with anti-dive system | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 R16 | 4.00-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 417 kg / 919.3 lbs | 140 kg / 308 . lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Litres / 6.6 gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |