Honda VF 400F (1982) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 (2021) vs BMW F 800GS (2009)
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| Make: | Honda | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | VF 400F | Harley Davidson Softail Street Bob 114 | F 800GS |
| Years: | 1982 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-four | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 1868 cc / 114 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 102 x 114.3 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | VD40 | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI, Full transistor | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | 1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 35.5 Nm / 26.8 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm | 161 Nm / 119 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple plate coil springs | Mechanical, 10 plate wet, assist & conventional | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed Cruise Drive | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt, 32/66 ratio | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.733, 2nd 1.850, 3th 1.478, 4th 1.240, 5th 1.074, 6th 0.931 | 1st 9.311 2nd 6.454 3rd 4.793 4th 3.882 5th 3.307 6th 2.79 | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96 |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged fender supports | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; gaiter covers | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper, fixed | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 292mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rake: | 26° | 30° | 26° |
| Trail: | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 157 mm / 6.2 in | 117 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 100/90B19,57H,BW | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 150/80B16,77H,BW | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Dimensions: | Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in | Length: 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width: 865 mm / 34.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 655 mm / 25.8 in (Laden) 680 mm / 26.8 in (Unladen) | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 381.4 lbs | 288 kg / 634 lbs | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 13.2 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |