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) vs Husqvarna TE 450 (2006-07) vs Honda NX 500 Dominator (1997-00)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Suzuki	Honda	BRP Cam-Am	Honda	Husqvarna	Honda
Model:	GS 425	XR 250R	Can-Am Spyder RT Limited	VF 750C Magna	TE 450	NX 500 Dominator
Years:	1978	1997	2016-17	1997-99	2006-07	1997-00
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	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity:	423 cc / 25.8 cu in	249 cc / 15.1 cu-in	1330cc / 81.1 cu-in	748 cc / 45.6 cu-in	449 cc / 27.4 cu-in	498 cc / 30.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	67 x 60 mm	73 x 59.5 mm	84 x 80 mm	70 x 48.6 mm	97 x 60.7 mm	92 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.1:1	10.2:1	12.2:1	10.8:1	12.0;1	8.9:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled
Induction:	2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors	PD30 Carburetion	Electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control	4x 32mm Keihin CV	41mm Keihin MX carburetor	Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carb.
Starting:	Electric and kick	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric & KICK	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	46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed (semi-automatic optional)	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Belt	530 chain, 40/16	Chain	Chain
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	Marzocchi "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle. compression and rebound stroke adjustment	41mm leading-axle fork
Rear Suspension:	Twin shocks, coil spring over	Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound	Swing-arm, Air preload SACHS shock	Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable	Sachs progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment	Pro-Link
Front Brakes:	Single disc, 11in	Single 240 mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 270mm discs 4 piston caliper per wheel	Single 315mm disc	Single 260mm disc	Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Drum, 7 in	Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, with integrated parking brake	180mm Drum	Single 220mm disc	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	3.00-18	80/100-21	165 / 55 R15	120/80-17 Dunlop K555F, tubeless	90/90-21	90/90–21
Rear Tyre:	3.75-18	100/100-18	225 / 50 R15	150/80-17 Dunlop K555, tubeless	140/80-18	120/90–17
Dry Weight:	173 kg / 382 lbs	104 kg / 229.3 lbs	450 kg / 1012 lb lbs	228 kg / 504 lbs	116 kg / 255.7 lbs	167 kg / 368 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	7.7 Litres / 2.0 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal