Yamaha YZF-R 3 / ABS (2020) vs Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model: | YZF-R 3 / ABS | VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad |
| Years: | 2020 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DUHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in | 1700 cc / 103.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68.0 x 44.1mm | 102 x 104 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection, 32 mm throttle body | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Ignition: | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCDI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 29.6 Nm / 3.0 kg-m @ 9000 rpm | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control |
| Transmission: | Constant Mesh, 6-speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | “O” ring chain | Belt drive |
| Frame: | Delta box | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm USD Inverted telescopic fork | 43 mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross single Kayaba shock, adjustable preload | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS available | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, ABS available | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17M/C 54H | 130/90 -R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17M/C 66H | 170/70 -R16 |
| Trail: | 93.9 mm / 3.7 in | 178 mm / 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1379.2 mm / 54.3 in | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 160 mm / 6.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 167 kg / 368 lbs / 170 kg / 374.7 lbs ABS | 373 kg / 34 lb |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |