Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition (2010) vs Honda CBR 600RR (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition | CBR 600RR |
| Years: | 2010 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 67 x 42.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance and independent four-cylinder 3D-mapped computer control. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 118 hp / 88.1 kW @ 13500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 66 Nm / 48.6 lb-ft @ 11250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Cable-operated multiplate wet clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Close-ratio 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | #525 O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 129.5 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1369 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18.2 liters / 4.8 gal |