Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja (2009) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition (2008) vs Husqvarna 420AF Automatic (1981)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | Husqvarna |
| Model: | GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja | Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition | 420AF Automatic |
| Years: | 2009 | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1250 cc / 76.2 cu-in | 430 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 105 x 72 mm | 86 x 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.3;1 | 11.5;1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | 38mm Mikuni |
| Max Power: | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 115 Nm / 86 ft-lbs@ 7000 rpm | |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic forks | Huge 49mm telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Dual coil over adjustable shock | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70- 17 | 120/70 ZR19 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 - 17 | 240/40 ZR18 | 140/90 -17 |
| Dry Weight: | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 288 kg / 637 lbs | 109 kg |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 11 Litres |