Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1996-97) vs Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella RS (1996-99) vs Yamaha WR 250R (2008-09) vs Honda VT1100C Shadow (1985-86) vs Yamaha YZF R6S (2008-09) vs Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S (2008-09)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	Kawasaki	Yamaha	Honda	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model:	Zephyr 750	BJ 250 Estrella RS	WR 250R	VT1100C Shadow	YZF R6S	XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture S
Years:	1996-97	1996-99	2008-09	1985-86	2008-09	2008-09
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 70°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity:	738 cc / 45.6 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	249 / 15.2 cub in.	1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in	1294 cc / 78.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	66 x 54 mm	66 X 63 mm	77 x 53.6 mm	87.5 x 91.4 mm	67 x 42.5 mm	79 х 66 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled,	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.5:1	9.0:1	11.8:1	9.0:1	12.8:1	10.0:1
Induction:	4x 32mm Keihin carburetors	Carburetor	Electronic fuel injection	2x 36mm Keihin carburetors	Fuel Injection	4x 32mm Mikuni Constant-Velocity
Ignition:	Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge	CDI	TCI	CDI	Digital TCI	Digital TCI
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm	20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm	22.6 kW / 30.3 hp @ 10 000 rpm	78.4 hp / 58.4 kW @ 6000 rpm	127 hp / 94.7 kW @14500 rpm	98 hp / 71.5 kW @ 4750 rpm
Max Torque:	56.8 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm	21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	23.7 Nm 2.42 kgf-m / 17.5 lb-ft. @ 8 000 rpm	101 Nm / 10.1 kg-m @ 4500 rpm	66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft @ 1100 rpm	123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Shaft
Front Suspension:	41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen	Telescopic forks	Telescopic fork	41mm Showa telescopic forks	41mm upside down forks with 2-way compression damping adjustable	Air assisted telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:	Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression.	Dual shocks	Swingarm link suspension, mono-shock	Dual shock	Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with 2-way compression damping	Single shock, link-type w/air assist
Front Brakes:	2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single 300mm disc	Single 250mm disc	2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper	2x 320mm discs	2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 230mm disc	Single 230mm disc	195 mm Drum	Single 220mm disc	Single 320mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 VR17	90/90-18 51 P	80/100 -21	110/90-18 61H	120/70 ZR17	150/80-16
Rear Tyre:	150/70 VR17	110/90-17 60 P	120/80 -18	140/90-15 70H	180/55 ZR17	150/90-15
Dry Weight:	201 kg / 443 lbs	142 kg / 313 lbs	126 kg / 278 lbs	245 kg / 540 lbs	161 kg / 355 lbs	375 kg / 826.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	17 Litres / 4.4 US gal	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	7.6 Litres / 2.0 US gal	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal	22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal