Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV (1974) vs Ducati 250 Mark 3D Desmo (1968-69) vs Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (2006-07)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | H2 750 Mach IV | 250 Mark 3D Desmo | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 1974 | 1968-69 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 х 63 mm | 74 x 57.8 mm | 103 x 123.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors | Dell'Orto SS1 29D carburetor | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI | Coil, 6V 30W generator (later 6V 70 W) | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 74 hp / 55.1 kW @ 6800 rpm | 16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7500 rpm | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks non adjustable | Hydraulic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm | 49 mm telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks preload adjustable | Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 295mm disc | 180mm Drum | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 203mm drum | 160mm Drum | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 8.25-19 | 2.75-18 | 150/80 R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 3.00-18 | 200/60 R16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.4 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1735 mm / 6.8.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 795 mm/ 31.25 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 787 mm / 31.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 192 kg / 423.2 lbs | 127 kg / 280 lbs | 340.2 kg/ 750 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |