Comparison of Honda VF 400 F 1987 and Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLE 500 2005 × |  Honda VF 400 F 1987 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 1987 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki KLE 500 | Honda VF 400 F |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 x 2 | Carburettor. Four Keihin VD40A, 27mm carburettors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | 32.8 | 40.1 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 13,000 | 12,500 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 41 | 35 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 55 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 42 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | battery and coil (transistorized ignition) | Digital; Two units, type Toyo Denso FW82-TRI |
| Clutch | wet, multi disc | Wet plate |
| Lubrication system | forced lubrication (wet sump) | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2in1 | 4 in 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | telescopic fork | Showa 35mm, with 4-position anti dive and adjustable air charge |
| Rear suspension | - | Honda Pro-link monoshock, with adjustable air charge |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers |
| Frame type | castor | round steel tubes |
| Front tyre | - | 100/90-16H |
| Rear tyre | - | 110/90-18H |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,500 | 1,415 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 200 | 193 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 175 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1812 | 0.2291 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,160 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,215 | 2,085 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 750 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 780 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 140 |
| Front percentage of weight | - | 48.7 |
| Rear percentage of weight | - | 51.3 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | 172 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.4 | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 17 |
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