Yamaha WR 250R (2008-09) vs Yamaha XV 400 Virago (1990-93) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400R (1989-90) vs Suzuki DR 600R Dakar (1986)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | WR 250R | XV 400 Virago | GSX-R 400R | DR 600R Dakar |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 1990-93 | 1989-90 | 1986 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 249 / 15.2 cub in. | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 589 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77 x 53.6 mm | 68 х 55 mm | 56 x 40.4 mm | 94 x 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.7:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors | Slingshot carburetors | 38mm Mikuni flatside carburetor |
| Ignition: | TCI | CDI | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 22.6 kW / 30.3 hp @ 10 000 rpm | 40 hp / 29.8 kW @ 8500 rpm | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm | 32 kW / 44 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 23.7 Nm 2.42 kgf-m / 17.5 lb-ft. @ 8 000 rpm | 3.5 kgf-m / 25.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 49.5 Nm / 5.04 kg-m / 36.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 speed constant mesh | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | 39 mm Kayaba forks, air adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm link suspension, mono-shock | Dual shocks with preload adjustment | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Single Kayaba shock, adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc | Single disc with single-piston caliper | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc | 200 mm Drum | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | 130mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100 -21 | 3.00S19 4PR | 110/70-R17 53H | 100/80-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/80 -18 | 140/90 15 M/C 70S | 140/60-R18 64H | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in. | 1511 mm / 59.4 in | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 930 mm / 36.6 in | 700 mm / 27.5 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 925 mm / 36.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 126 kg / 278 lbs | 178 kg / 392 lbs | 160 kg / 352 lbs | 136 kg / 300 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.6 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal |