Honda NX 500 Dominator (1988-90) vs Honda XL 250R (1982) vs Honda VF 400F (1982)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | NX 500 Dominator | XL 250R | VF 400F |
| Years: | 1988-90 | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, V-four |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 75 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm | 55 x 42 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor | 1x 28mm Keihin | VD40 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Electronic | CDI, Full transistor |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | NA | 20.2 hp / 15 kW @ 7500rpm | 55.5 hp / 40.5 kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | NA | 19.6 Nm / 14.5 lb ft @ 8000 rpm | 35.5 Nm / 26.8 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm leading-axle fork | Air assisted telescopic fork | Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link | Single shock, swing arm | Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use |
| Front Brakes: | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90–21 | 3.00 -21 | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90–17 | 4.60 -17 | 110/90-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.6 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |