Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2013-14) vs Honda XL 600V Transalp (1994)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | XL 600V Transalp |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 1994 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 75.0 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Pro-link monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 187 mm / 7.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single 276 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Height 905 mm / 35.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs | 202.0 kg / 445 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |