Honda VF 400F Euro (1982-83) vs Honda VT 750T Shadow Touring (2008-09) vs Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B (2013-14)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
Model: | VF 400F Euro | VT 750T Shadow Touring | GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B |
Years: | 1982-83 | 2008-09 | 2013-14 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-four | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Capacity: | 399 | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 55 x 42 mm | 79 x 76 mm | 74 x 71 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Induction: | VD40 | Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke |
Ignition: | CDI, Full transistor | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Computer controlled digital |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 55.5 hp / 40.5 kW @ 12500 rpm | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 86 kW / 118 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 35.5 Nm / 26.8 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use | 41mm Telescopic fork. | 45 mm fork with anti-dive system |
Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets |
Front Brakes: | 2x discs | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 180 mm Drum | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 90/90 –21 | 130/70 R18 |
Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 160/80 –15 | 180/60 R16 |
Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1615 mm / 63.6 in | 1689 mm / 66.5 in |
Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 652.8 mm / 25.6 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 25 Litres / 6.8 US gal |