Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird (2004) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2020) vs Yamaha FZR250 (1988-89)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird | VN 900 Vulcan Classic | FZR250 |
| Years: | 2004 | 2020 | 1988-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1137 cc / 69.3 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 58 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 48 х 34.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection 42 mm Throttle Body | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | MIKUNI BDS2600 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized | Digital | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 152 hp / 13.3 kW @ 10000 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 14500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 119 Nm / 12.1 kg-fm 87.8 ft-lb @ 7250 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 25 Nm / 2 kgf-m @ 11500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulic wet multi plate | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | ‘O’ or ‘X’ ring Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium twin spar | Double-cradle, steel | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm H.M.A.S. Cartridge-type fork, | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link single shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability, | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Monoshock preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs 3 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 210mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90 -16 | 100/80--17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/70 -15 | 120/80-17 |
| Rake: | 25° | 32° | 25.5° |
| Trail: | 99 mm / 3.8 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 88 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1490 mm / 58.6 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 5.2 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 12 Litres / 3.1 in |