Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI (1998-00) vs Kawasaki Z 250FT (1978-79)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI | Z 250FT |
| Years: | 1998-00 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 55 х 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 34mm CVK Carburetors With Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | Air assisted telescopic forks, |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 337.0 kg / 739 lbs | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |