Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train (2007-08) vs Sherco 4.5i Supermotard (2008-) vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2022) vs Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1986-90)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Sherco | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Harley Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train | 4.5i Supermotard | 1290 Super Duke R | VN 750 Vulcan |
| Years: | 2007-08 | 2008- | 2022 | 1986-90 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 448.6 cc / 27.3 cu-in | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 95.3 x 111.1 mm | 94,5 x 64 mm | 108 x 71 mm | 82.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 | - | 10.3:1 |
| Ignition: | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Kokusan DC - CDI ignition with digital advance | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 124.7 Nm / 92 ft/ lbs. @ 3000 rpm | NA | 140 Nm / 103 lb-ft | NA |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6-speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | 525 X-Ring | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | Ø46 mm Paioli/Kayaba telescopic fork. Forward offset wheel axle and brake calliper | Fully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 close cartridge forks | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Progressive system with single Paioli absorber with aluminium structure and fully adjustable (four regulation types), linked to the centre of the chassis and pushed by the swing arm through an articulated rod system | APEX PRO 7746 Monoshock | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc | 2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper | 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc | Single 240 mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | D407 MH90-21 | 3.50-17 | Michelin Power Cup2 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | D407 200/55R17 | 5.00-17 | Michelin Power Cup2 | 150/90-15 |
| Seat Height: | Laden 640.08 mm / 25.2 in Unladen 680.7 mm / 26.8 in | 885 mm / 34.8 in | 837 mm / 32.9 in | 730 mm / 28.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 297.5 kg / 656 lbs | 109 kg / 240.3 lbs | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |