BMW R 18 100th Anniversary (2023) vs Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan (2008-09)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 18 100th Anniversary | VN 2000 Vulcan |
| Years: | 2023 | 2008-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV w/ two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1802 cc / 110 cu-in | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 107.1 X 100 mm | 103 x 123.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/water cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injection, 48 mm Throttle valves | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric, 1.5 kW | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft, Final Drive 3.091 | Belt |
| Frame: | Construction type Double-loop steel tube frame | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable | 49 mm telescopic fork. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cantilevered spring-preload adjustable shock | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.5 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2X 300mm discs | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R 19 or B 19 (manufacturer-dependent) | 150/80 R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65 B 16 | 200/60 R16 |
| Rake: | 32.7° | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 182 mm |
| Seat Height: | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 690 mm / 26.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |