Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition (2009) vs Honda XR 230 Motard (2005-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition | XR 230 Motard |
| Years: | 2009 | 2005- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 65.5 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | Carburettor VE3AF |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 18 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 1.9 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 110/70 -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 130/70 -17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1336 mm / 52.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal |