Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 Nicky Hayden Special Edition (2004) vs KTM 450 EXC (2009-10)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | KTM |
Model: | VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 Nicky Hayden Special Edition | 450 EXC |
Years: | 2004 | 2009-10 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 63.6 mm | 89 x 72 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Pressure lubrication with 2 rotor pumps |
Induction: | Electronic fuel injection PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder | Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor |
Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized | Kokusan digital |
Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
Clutch: | Hydraulic clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, X ring, 5.8 x 1/4" |
Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame |
Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping | WP 4860 MA upside-down fork |
Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload, and compression and rebound damping, | WP-PDS shock absorber, aluminium swingarm |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 335 mm / 13.2 in |
Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, floating caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 |
Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 140/80 - 18 |
Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
Seat Height: | 813 mm / 32.0 in | 970 mm / 38.7 in |
Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 380 mm / 15.0 in |
Dry Weight: | 194 kg / 430 lbs | 113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 18 Liters / 3.8 US gal | 9.0 L / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |