Suzuki GS 425 (1978) vs Honda XR 250R (1997) vs BRP Cam-Am Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (2016-17) vs Honda VF 750C Magna (1997-99)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Honda | BRP Cam-Am | Honda |
| Model: | GS 425 | XR 250R | Can-Am Spyder RT Limited | VF 750C Magna |
| Years: | 1978 | 1997 | 2016-17 | 1997-99 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve | Rotax 1330 ACE, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 423 cc / 25.8 cu in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 1330cc / 81.1 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 60 mm | 73 x 59.5 mm | 84 x 80 mm | 70 x 48.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 | 12.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors | PD30 Carburetion | Electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control | 4x 32mm Keihin CV |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7000 rpm | 30 hp / 21.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 115 hp / 83.9 kW @ 7250 rpm | 87 hp / 64.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed (semi-automatic optional) | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | 530 chain, 40/16 |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks | SACHS† shocks, Double A-arm with anti-roll bar | 41mm Air assisted forks, 4-way anti-dive adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shocks, coil spring over | Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound | Swing-arm, Air preload SACHS shock | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 11in | Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm discs 4 piston caliper per wheel | Single 315mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 7 in | Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, with integrated parking brake | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 80/100-21 | 165 / 55 R15 | 120/80-17 Dunlop K555F, tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 100/100-18 | 225 / 50 R15 | 150/80-17 Dunlop K555, tubeless |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31 in | 920 mm / 36.2 in | 772 mm / 30.4 in | 710 mm / 28 in |
| Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 382 lbs | 104 kg / 229.3 lbs | 450 kg / 1012 lb lbs | 228 kg / 504 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 gal | 27 Litres / 7.1 US gal | 13 Litres 3.5 US gal |