Kawasaki GPz 400S (1988-89) vs Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 (1992-93)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GPz 400S | EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 |
| Years: | 1988-89 | 1992-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 51 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | 4x Kelhin CVM30 carburetors | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Coil |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 10500 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque: | 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi disc | Wet Plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single drum | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-16 | 140/90-15 |
| Dry Weight: | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |