Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing (2007) vs Kawasaki KLX 125 D-Tracker (2014-) vs Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV (1973) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2008-09) vs Kawasaki Z 1000 (2003-04)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GLX 1800 Gold Wing | KLX 125 D-Tracker | H2 750 Mach IV | VN 900 Vulcan Classic | Z 1000 |
| Years: | 2007 | 2014- | 1973 | 2008-09 | 2003-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 71 mm | 54.0 x 54.4 mm | 71 х 63 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 77.2 x 50.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke | Fuel injection: ø20 mm x 1 Keihin | 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | 4x 38mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled digital | Digital DC-CDI | CDI | Digital | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm | 10.3 hp / 7.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 74 hp / 55.1 kW @ 6800 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 10.0 Nm / 7.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 77.4 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulic | Wet mDouble disk, manual | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm fork with anti-dive system | 35 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks non adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets | New Uni-Trak | Dual shocks preload adjustable | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 295mm disc | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc 1 piston caliper | 203mm drum | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 100/80-17 | 8.25-19 | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 R16 | 120/80-17 | 4.00-18 | 180/70 -15 | 190/50 R17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1689 mm / 66.5 in | 1255 mm / 49.4 in | 1410 mm / 55.4 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.1 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 795 mm/ 31.25 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Litres / 6.6 gal | 7.0 Litres / 1.9 US gal | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |