BMW R 1200R Touring Special (2010) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition (2009)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200R Touring Special | VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition |
| Years: | 2010 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR 17 | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-ZR 17 | 180/70 -15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1646 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.4 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |