Kawasaki KLR 250 (1987-88) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCU SE5 Electric Glide Ultra Classic CVO Dark Limited Edition (2010) vs Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer (2016-17) vs Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad (2005-06)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | Moto Guzzi | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLR 250 | Harley Davidson FLHTCU SE5 Electric Glide Ultra Classic CVO Dark Limited Edition | V9 Roamer | VN 1600 Nomad |
| Years: | 1987-88 | 2010 | 2016-17 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, Twin Cam 110™ with integrated oil cooler Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Transversal 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, 2-valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1802 cc / 109.96 cub in. | 853 cc / 52.0 cu in | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 101.6 x 111.1 mm | 84 x 77 mm | 102 x 95 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/Liquid cooled, | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Marelli MIU single-body electronic injection, integrated management of traction control on 2 levels | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Electronic | Electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 156 Nm / 15.9 kgf-m / 115 ft. lbs @ 3750 rpm | 62 Nm / 6.3 kgf-m / 45.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Shaft, double universal joint and double bevel gear units, 8:33 ratio | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork | 41.3 mm telescopic forks, | Traditional fork, Ø 40 mm | 43mm inverted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded, Lowered, air-adjustable, | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers, ABS Standard | Stainless steel floating disc, Ø 320 mm Brembo opposed four-piston callipers | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper, ABS Standard | Single stainless steel floating disc, Ø 260 mm Brembo opposed two-piston callipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 - 21 | D408 130/80B17 65H | 100/90 R 19” | 150/80 x 16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 - 17 | D407 180/65B16 81H | 150/80 R 16” | 170/70 x 16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1415mm / 55.71 in | 1613 mm / 63.5 in | 1480 mm / 58.3" | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 856mm / 33.7 in | Laden2 706 mm / 27.8 in Unladen 757 mm / 29.8 in | 775 mm / 30.5" | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |