Yamaha FZ 400R (1984) vs Honda XLR 250R Baja (1987-88) vs Victory V92C (2000) vs Honda XL 1000V Varadero (2001-02) vs Velocette KSS Mk I, KSS Mk II, KTT Mk I, KTT Mk II, KTT Mk III, KTT Mk IV, KTT Mk V (1925-35)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda | Victory | Honda | Velocette |
| Model: | FZ 400R | XLR 250R Baja | V92C | XL 1000V Varadero | KSS Mk I, KSS Mk II, KTT Mk I, KTT Mk II, KTT Mk III, KTT Mk IV, KTT Mk V |
| Years: | 1984 | 1987-88 | 2000 | 2001-02 | 1925-35 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 1507 cc / 91.9 cu-in | 996 cc / 78 cu-in | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 43.6 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm | 97 x 102 mm | 98 x 66 mm | 74 x 81 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 | KSS MkI & II: 7,0:1 KTT Mk I, II & III: 7.0:1 KTT Mk IV: 7.5:1 KTT Mk V: 7.75:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | KSS: 3 Speed, hand operated KTT: 3 0r 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork | 43mm telescopic fork | Webb fork, spring loaded adjustable dampers |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock | Swinging arm | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage 100mm wheel travel, preload adjustable spring | Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 282mm discs | Single disc | 2x 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers | 7 in. internal expanding drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 210mm disc | Single disc | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper | 7 in. internal expanding drum |
| Dry Weight: | 166 kg / 366 lbs | 125 kg | 288 kg / 635 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 120 kg / 265 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal | 9.0 Litres | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal |