Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2008-09) vs BMW R 1200C (1996-97) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2016-17)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | R 1200C | VN 900 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 1996-97 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 101 x 73mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI Bosch Electronic | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | 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) | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1 | 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 | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 100/90-18 | 130/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 170/80-15 | 180/70 -15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.4 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 | 1650 mm / 64.9 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 255 kg / 565 lbs | 281 kg / 620 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |