Ducati 900 SS (1975) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan (2001-03)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 900 SS | VN 800 Vulcan |
| Years: | 1975 | 2001-03 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 74.4 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Dell'Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital K-TRIC |
| Starting: | Kick (electric as an option) | Kick |
| Max Power: | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38 mm Marzocchi fork | 41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi 310 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 280mm Disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 229 mm disc | 180mm Drum |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in Height: 1050 mm / 41.3 in | Length 2360 mm / 92.9 in Width 825.5 mm / 32.5 in Height 1171 mm / 46.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1500 mm / 59.0 in | 1,625 mm / 64 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 712 mm / 28.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.6 sec | 13.7 sec / 151.2 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 217 km/h / 135 mph | 179.6 km/h |