Yamaha XT 600Z Ténéré (1983-84) vs Kawasaki Z 900 (1976) vs Kawasaki KH 500 (1976-77) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special (2014-15)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | XT 600Z Ténéré | Z 900 | KH 500 | Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special |
| Years: | 1983-84 | 1976 | 1976-77 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 595 cc / 36.3 cu-in | 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in | 498 cc/ 30.4 cu-in | 1247 cc / 76.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 95 x 84 mm | 66 x 66 mm | 60 х 58.8mm | 105 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled, | Air cooled, | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 | 11.5;1 |
| Induction: | 27mm Dual stage Teikei Y 27 PV carburetor | 4x 26mm Mikuni VM26SS | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | CDI | Mechanical breaker dual lead coil | CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 46 hp / 34 kW @ 6000 rpm | 81 hp / 59 kW @ 8500 rpm | 52 hp / 38.7 kW @ 8000 rpm | 123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 4.5 kgf-m / 51 Nm @ 5750 rpm | 73.5 Nm / 52.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 5.4 kgf-m / 39.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 116 Nm / 86 ft. lbs@ 7250 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic air assisted | 36mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic Hydraulic forks | Huge 49mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock swing arm | Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment | Dual shocks, Swing arm | Dual coil over adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260mm disc | 2x 296mm discs | Single 296mm disc | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 150mm Drum | 200mm drum | 180mm Drum | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 3.25H-19 | 3.25-19 | 120/70ZR-19 60W |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 4.00S-18 | 4.00-18 | 240/40R-18 79V |
| Dimensions: | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in | Length 2209.8 mm / 87.0 in. | Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 785 mm / 32.9 in | Length 2440 mm / 96.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.0 in | 1498.6 mm / 59.0 in | 1490 mm / 55.5 in | 1705 mm / 67 in |
| Wet Weight: | 163 kg / 359.3 lbs | 248 kb / 548 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 304.0 kg / 670 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 28 Litres / 7.3 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |