Aprilia 125 Red Rose (1989-) vs Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 (2005-09)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 125 Red Rose | VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 |
| Years: | 1989- | 2005-09 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 124.7 cc / 7.5 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 54.5 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 15 :1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto PHBH 25 R5 carburetor | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital TCBI |
| Max Power: | 27.2 hp @ 10000 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.4 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Hydraulic shock absorbers | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 140/90-15 |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 714 mm / 28.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 120 kg / 264.5 lbs | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |