Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2017-18) vs Kawasaki ZL 900 Eliminator (1985-)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | ZL 900 Eliminator |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1985- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 908 cc / 55.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 105 hp / 76.6 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 85.3 Nm / 62.9 lb-t @ 8000 |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2x 277mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 267mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 160/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |