Kawasaki ZR-X 400 (1999-01) vs Kawasaki VN 250V Eliminator (1999-04) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic (1999-03)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	ZR-X 400	VN 250V Eliminator	VN 1500 Vulcan Classic
Years:	1999-01	1999-04	1999-03
Engine:	Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	399 cc / 24.4 cu-in	248 cc / 15.2 cu-in	1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	57.5 х 38.5 mm	62 x 41.2mm	102 x 90 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	11.2:1	12.4:1	9.0:1
Induction:	4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors	2x Keihin CVKR32 carburetors	Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition:	Transistor	Digital	Digital
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 11500 rpm	35 hp / 26 kW @ 12500 rpm	64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm
Max Torque:	37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm	17.7 ft·lbf / 24.0 Nm @ 9500 rpm	112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Shaft
Front Suspension:	39mm RWU telescopic forks	41mm telescopic fork, 150mm wheel travel.	41mm cartridge fork
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks preload adjustment	Dual rear shock with adjustable preload, 96mm wheel travel.	Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment
Front Brakes:	2x 298mm discs 6 piston calipers	Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper	2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper	Drum	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	110/80-17	120/80-17	130/90R-16
Rear Tyre:	150/70-18	160/80-15	150/80R-16
Wheelbase:	1450 mm / 57.1 in	1620 mm / 63.7 in	1661 mm / 65.4 in
Seat Height:	780 mm / 30.7 in	690 mm / 27.1 in	696 mm / 27.4 in
Fuel Capacity:	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal