Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition (2008)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja | Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition |
| Years: | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1250 cc / 76.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 105 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.3;1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Gerotor, wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Sequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plug |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 115 Nm / 86 ft-lbs@ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Nine plate wet pressure fed with integral compensation |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Iron, Double cradle frame | Steel perimeter upper frame w/hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails, MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks | Huge 49mm telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Dual coil over adjustable shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 70 mm / 2.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Trail: | 91 mm / 3.5 in | 114 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70- 17 | 120/70 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 - 17 | 240/40 ZR18 |
| Rake: | 63° | 34° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Width 700 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in | Length 2397.76 mm / 94.4 in Width 876.3 mm / 34.5 in Height 1211.58 mm / 47.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 1706 mm / 67.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 288 kg / 637 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |