Honda VT 500ED 'Euro' (1983-85) vs BMW R 25 (1950-51)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | VT 500ED 'Euro' | R 25 |
| Years: | 1983-85 | 1950-51 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 491 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 62 mm | 68 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihincarburetors | 1x Bing type 1/22/28 |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 8.9 kW / 12 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with overdrive top gear | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Pivoted fork dual adjustable shocks | Pushrod suspension, spring loaded saddle |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | ∅160mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 3.25 x 19" |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/80-18 | 3.25 x 19" |
| Wet Weight: | 204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs | 140 Kg / 308 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 12 L / 3.1 US gal |