Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2019-20) vs Kawasaki GPz 900 Ninja / ZX900R Ninja (1991-96)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | GPz 900 Ninja / ZX900R Ninja |
| Years: | 2019-20 | 1991-96 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 908 cc / 55.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 72.5 x 55 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | 4x 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburettors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Battery ignition, full electronic! |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 108 hp / 80.5 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm | 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm Telescopic forks, air assisted four way anti dive. |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Uni-Trak air assisted, single shock, 4-way adjustable damping. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 150/70-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |