Kawasaki Z 1000SX (2013) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic (1999-03)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 1000SX | VN 1500 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2013 | 1999-03 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Type: Aluminum Backbone | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.4 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R17 | 130/90R-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 R17 | 150/80R-16 |
| Rake: | 25° | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 102 mm / 4..0 in | 177 mm / 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1445 mm / 56.8 in | 1661 mm / 65.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 822 mm / 32.3 in | 696 mm / 27.4 in |
| Wet Weight: | 228 kg / 231 kg ABS | 313.0 kg / 690.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |