Honda XLR 250R Baja (1987-89) vs Honda VT 600C Shadow (1988-90) vs Honda CB 650F (2016) vs Honda VT 250Z (1984-85)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | XLR 250R Baja | VT 600C Shadow | CB 650F | VT 250Z |
| Years: | 1987-89 | 1988-90 | 2016 | 1984-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 56.5 mm | 75 x 66 mm | 67 x 46 mm | 60 x 44.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled. | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 9.2;1 | 11.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | PD79 | Single 34mm diaphragm-type CV | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Solid state CD | CD with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 28 hp @ 8500 rpm | 41 hp / 30.6 kW @ 6500 rpm | 85.8 hp / 63.9 kW @ 11000 rpm | 35 hp / 25.5 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.5 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm | 51 Nm / 37.6 ft. lb @ 3500 rpm | 46.4 lb-ft / 62.9 Nm @ 8000 rpm | 21.5 Nm / 15.9 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | #525 O-ring sealed chain | Chain 520 O-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Centre axle fork, 39mm tubes | 41mm telescopic fork | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | Single shock adjustable spring preload | Monoshock with adjustable preload | Pro-link air assisted monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm hydraulic discs with dual piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 160mm drum | Single 240mm disc with single piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -21 | 100/90-19 | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-16 54S |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 170/80-15 | 180/55-ZR17 | 120/80-17 61S |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.0 Litres | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |