Honda VF 400F Euro (1982-83) vs Honda NX 500 Dominator (1988-90)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VF 400F Euro | NX 500 Dominator |
| Years: | 1982-83 | 1988-90 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-four | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 399 | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 92 x 75 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Induction: | VD40 | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI, Full transistor | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 55.5 hp / 40.5 kW @ 12500 rpm | NA |
| Max Torque: | 35.5 Nm / 26.8 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use | 41mm leading-axle fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Pro-Link |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 90/90–21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 120/90–17 |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 381.4 lbs | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |