Kawasaki Z 650LTD (1980) vs Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 (2005-09) vs KTM RC8R 1190 (2013)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model: | Z 650LTD | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 | RC8R 1190 |
| Years: | 1980 | 2005-09 | 2013 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.7 in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 54 mm | 74 х 58 mm | 105 x 69 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 | 13.5 :1 |
| Induction: | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Keihin EFI throttle body 52 mm |
| Ignition: | Battery & coil | Digital TCBI | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Max Power: | 62 hp @ 8000 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 5.7 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm | 127 Nm / 93.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | 36mm Telescopic forks | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | WP shock, fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single 300mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm drum | 180mm drum | Single 240mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 140/90-15 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 215 kg | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | NA | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal |