Honda CB 250N (1978-81) vs KTM 990 Super Duke R (2012) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (1991-94)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | CB 250N | 990 Super Duke R | VN 1500 Vulcan |
| Years: | 1978-81 | 2012 | 1991-94 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC, 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 41.4 mm | 101 x 62.4mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling, | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Induction: | 29mm Mikuni carburetor | Electronic fuel injection / electric | 2x Keihin CV 40mm carburetor |
| Ignition: | Capacitor discharger | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | CDI |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 12.4 kW @ 10000 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 9000 rpm | 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20 Nm / 14.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chian | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel | 48mm WP USD adjustable | Centre axle forks with 41mm tubes, 150mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock with adjustable preload, 65mm wheel travel | WP shock, fully adjustable | Dual shock absorbers adjustable for spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 273mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 160 Drum | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.60-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/90-15 |
| Dry Weight: | 166 kg / 366 lbs | 186 kg / 410.1 lbs | 252 kg / 555.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |