Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2019-20) vs Triumph Street Triple R Dark 10th Anniversary S.E. (2017) vs Honda XL750 Transalp (2025)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph | Honda |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | Street Triple R Dark 10th Anniversary S.E. | XL750 Transalp |
| Years: | 2019-20 | 2017 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin with 270? crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 675 cc / 41.2 cub in. | 755 cc / 46 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 74 x 52.3 mm | 87 x 63.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 79 kW / 106 hp @ 11850 rpm | 90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque: | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50 ft/lb @ 9750 rpm | 75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 6 Speed, close ratio | 6 speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame | Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear - 2 piece high pressure die cast swingarm Braced, twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy | Steel diamond |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Kayaba 41mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping | 43 mm Showa SFF-CA |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Kayaba monoshock with piggy back reservoir adjustable for rebound and compression damping | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissen 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 120/70 ZR 17 | 90/90-R21 M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 180/55 ZR 17 | 150/70-R18 M/C 70H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in (handlebars) Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in (without mirrors) | Length: 2325 mm / 91.5 in Width 838 mm / 32.9 in Height 1455 mm / 57.2in |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 850 mm / 33.4 in |
| Wet Weight: | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs | 183 kg / 403 lbs | 210 kg / 462.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal |