Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2012-13) vs Honda NM4 Vultus (2014-15) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle (2016-17)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | NM4 Vultus | Harley Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle |
| Years: | 2012-13 | 2014-15 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, SOHC, 8-valve, | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, Revolution |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.4 cu-in | 1247 cc / 76.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 77 x 80mm | 105 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 54.0 hp / 40.3 kW @ 6250rpm (95/1/EC) | 91 kW / 122 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 68 Nm / 50.1 lb-ft @ 4750rpm (95/1/EC) | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with two automatic shift modes and a manual shift mode | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Diamond; steel pipe | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 43mm telescopic fork, | Huge 43 mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, | Twin coil over adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240 single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads | Single 300 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 ZR18 | 120/70ZR-19 60W |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 200/50 ZR17 | 240/40R-18 79V |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 933 mm / 36.7 in Height 1170 mm / 46.0 in | Length 2410 mm / 94.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1645 mm / 64.7 in | 1700 mm / 66.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 650 mm / 25.5 in | Unladen 705 mm / 27.8 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 245 kg / 540 lbs | 307.0 kg / 677 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 11.6 Litres / 3.0 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |