Yamaha XS 650E (1978) vs Honda XL 1000V Varadero (2003)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | XS 650E | XL 1000V Varadero |
| Years: | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 653 cc / 39.8 cu in | 996 cc / 78 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 74 mm | 98 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BS38 carburetors | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. 42mm Throttle Bore |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm | 94 hp / 69 kW @ 8000 rpm (86.1 hp @ 8000 rpm) |
| Max Torque: | 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 99 Nm / 73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers | Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Twin hydraulic discs, 267 mm | 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50H-19 4PR | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00H-18 4PR | 150/70 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2175 mm / 85.6" Width: 780 mm / 30.7" Height: 1090 mm / 42.9" | Height 1465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2300 mm / 90.6 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5" | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.5" | 185 mm / 7.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9" | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 191 kg / 420 lbs | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 217 kg / 478 lbs | 269 kg / 593 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 185 km/h / 115 mph | 201.6 km/h / 125.2 mph |