Kawasaki Z1 900 (1972) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide (2009) vs Kawasaki Z 750L (1980-81)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z1 900 | Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide | Z 750L |
| Years: | 1972 | 2009 | 1980-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-Twin, 'Twin Cam 96' | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in | 1584 cc / 96.6 cu-in | 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 x 66 mm | 95.25 x 111.25 mm | 66 х 54 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 124.7 Nm / 92 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm | 5.7 kgf-m / 41.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping | Air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment | Short, air-adjustable shock | Dual shocks 5-way spring preload and 4-way damping. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | 2x 226mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm drum | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 226mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 H19 | MT90B16 | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 S18 | MU85B16 | 4.00 H18 |
| Wet Weight: | 247.6 kg / 546 lbs | 367 kg / 810 lbs | 250 kg / 552 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |