Honda XR 250RJ (1987) vs Honda CBR 500R (2015)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Honda | Honda |
Model: | XR 250RJ | CBR 500R |
Years: | 1987 | 2015 |
Engine: | Four-stroke, single cylinder SOHC, 4 valve, RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion Chamber) | Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 471 cc / 28.7 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 73 x 59.5 mm | 67.0 x 66.8 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Induction: | 30 mm piston valve carburator | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
Ignition: | CDI | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
Starting: | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 24.2 hp / 18 kW @ 8000 rpm | 46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 2.27 kg-M / 22.26 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | O-ring-sealed chain |
Front Suspension: | 41 mm Air assisted telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic fork |
Front Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
Rear Suspension: | Remote reservoir-equipped Pro-Link, adjustable compression and rebound | Pro-Link single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
Front Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 2 piston calipers | Single 320mm wave disc 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers |
Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 4 PR | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 4 PR | 160/60-17 |
Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56 in | 1400 mm / 55.5 in |
Seat Height: | 925 mm / 36.4 in | 784 mm / 30.9 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 Litres / 2.77 US gal | 15.5 Liters / 4.1 gal |