Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2007-08) vs MV Agusta Brutale 1090R (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | MV Agusta |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | Brutale 1090R |
| Years: | 2007-08 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1078 cc / 65.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 79 x 55 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 13.0;1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | "Weber Marelli" 5SM ignition - injection integrated system; induction discharge electronic ignition; sequential timed "Multipoint" electronic injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 106 kW / 144.2 hp @ 10600 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi - disc with mechanical anti-surging device |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Type AIS Steel tubular trellis (MAG welded) Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Type "UPSIDE - DOWN" telescopic hydraulic fork with external and separated adjustment of rebound and compression damping and of spring preload Rod dia. 50 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Type Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm: material Aluminium alloy |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 210mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2045 mm / 80.51 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 825 mm / 32.4 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |