Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter (2002-05) vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Gold Line Edition (2022)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter | Bonneville Bobber Gold Line Edition |
| Years: | 2002-05 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel, double cradle | Tubular steel, twin cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | 47 mm Showa cartridge forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Mono-shock RSU with linkage |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 73 mm / 2.8 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90R-16 | 130/90 B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 150/80 R16 |
| Rake: | 32.0° | 25.4° |
| Trail: | 177 mm / 6.9 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1655 mm / 65.2 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 739 mm / 29.1 in | 690 - 700 mm / 27.2 27.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Liter / 5.0 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |