Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2013-14) vs Honda XL 600V Transalp (1994) vs Kawasaki ZX-9R Ninja (1994)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | XL 600V Transalp | ZX-9R Ninja |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 75.0 x 66 mm | 73 x 53.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV | 4x 40mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8000 rpm | 139 hp / 103.6 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 94 Nm / 69.4 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks | 43 mm upside-down KYB fully adjustable, adjustable compression, rebound and preload. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Pro-link monoshock | Uni-Trak adjustable compression, rebound and preload. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single 276 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 90/90-21 | 120/70 ZR7 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 130/80-17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1505 mm / 59.2 in | 1410 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs | 202.0 kg / 445 lbs | 242 kg / 533 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.0 US gal |