Triumph T120R Bonneville 650 (1965) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter (2002-05)
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | T120R Bonneville 650 | VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter |
| Years: | 1965 | 2002-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 82 mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal 1 - 1/6" carburetors | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Lucas MA6 alternator with 2 coils | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 34 kW / 46 hp @ 6500 rpm | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 106 links | Shaft |
| Frame: | Single front downtube, second bracing member running under tank | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, hydraulic damping | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, twin Girling dampers | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 8" SLS drum | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 7" SLS drum | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19, Dunlop Universal | 130/90R-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 x 18, Dunlop Universal | 150/80R-16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1403 mm / 55.2 in | 1655 mm / 65.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 739 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 165 kg / 363 lbs | 302 kg / 668 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | US: 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal / 3 Imp gal / UK and other Export: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4 Imp gal | 18.9 Liter / 5.0 US gal |