Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2016-17) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2014-15)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | VN 900 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 2014-15 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Primary Reduction Ratio: | 2.184 (83/38) | 2.184 (83/38) |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 130/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 180/70 -15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 281 kg / 620 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |