Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition (2010) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2023)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition | YZF-R3 |
| Years: | 2010 | 2023 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 68.0 x 44.1mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Electronic Fuel Injection, 32 mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 30.9 kW / 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 29.6 Nm / 3.0 kg-m @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | O ring chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Delta box |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 37 mm USD Inverted telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Monocross single Kayaba shock, adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 125mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1379.2 mm / 54.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 170 kg / 374.7 lbs ABS |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |