Kawasaki Ninja 300 SBK Special Edition (2014) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak (2003-04)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Ninja 300 SBK Special Edition | VN 1500 Mean Streak |
| Years: | 2014 | 2003-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 49 mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital |
| Max Power: | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 72 hp / 52.5 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm | 114 Nm / 84.1 lb -ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tube diamond, steel | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | Swingarm with twin shocks with 4-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 130/70R -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 170/60R -17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1705 mm / 67.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.8 in | 701 mm / 27.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |