Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace (2018) vs Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter (1932-59) vs Honda XL 1000V Varadero / ABS (2011) vs Yamaha RD 250R / RZ 250R (1984-85)
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| Make: | Triumph | Ariel | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model: | Bonneville T120 Ace | VH 500 Red Hunter | XL 1000V Varadero / ABS | RD 250R / RZ 250R |
| Years: | 2018 | 1932-59 | 2011 | 1984-85 |
| Engine: | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270o crank, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in | 996 cc / 78 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 97.6 x 80 mm | 86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95) | 98 x 66 mm | 54 х 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 6.0:1 (after 1954: 6.8:1) | 9.8:1 | 6.2 :1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. 42mm Throttle Bore | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 59 kW / 80 hp @ 6550 rpm | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm | 94 hp / 69 kW @ 8000 rpm (86.1 hp @ 8000 rpm) | 35.5 hp / 26.1 kW @ 8500 rpm　 |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | 4-Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-ring | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Kayaba 41 mm forks | Grider front forks | 43mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload | Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks) | Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable | Monocross |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm discs, 2 piston floating Nissin calipers | Drum | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston floating Nissin caliper | Drum | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper | Drum |
| Dry Weight: | 224 kg / 494 lbs | 190 kg / 418 lbs | 235 kg / 518 lbs - ABS 241 kg / 531 lbs | 139 kg / 306.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.4 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal | 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal |