Honda VFR 400R (1986) vs Honda NT 650 Hawk GT (1988-91) vs Honda XR 250R (1995) vs Honda VT 600C Shadow (1991-93)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VFR 400R | NT 650 Hawk GT | XR 250R | VT 600C Shadow |
| Years: | 1986 | 1988-91 | 1995 | 1991-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 52°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder | Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 79 x 66 mm | 73 x 59.5 mm | 75 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.2;1 |
| Induction: | 4x 34mm Keihin CV carburetors | 2x36mm equal pressure flat slide carburetors | Single 30 mm carburator | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV |
| Ignition: | Digitalized full transistor ignition | Digital transistorized | CDI | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 59 hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm | 56.1 hp / 40.9 kW @ 7897 rpm | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 56.9 Nm / 43 lb-ft @ 6053 rpm | 24.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed, Wide-ratio, (Brazil model 5 speed) |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping | 41mm Telescopic forks | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks | Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising-rate monoshock: pre-load and rebound damping | Pro-arm single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustment. | Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound | Single shock adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers | Single 316mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90 R16 | 110/80-17 | 80/100-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/60 R18 | 150/70-17 | 110/100-18 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1345 mm / 53.0 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in. | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1600 mm / 63 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 30.7 in | 773 mm / 30.6 in | 905 mm / 35.6 in | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 170 kg / 374.7 lbs | 165 kg / 363.7 lbs | 108 kg / 238 lbs | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.0 gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |