Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2021-22) vs Piaggio MP3 500 (2006-07)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Piaggio |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | MP3 500 |
| Years: | 2021-22 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 492 cc / 30 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 71 x 94mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | CVT, Twist and go |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 85 mm / 3.35 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 110 mm . 4.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 2x 120/70 -12 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 130/70 -14 |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 790 mm / 30.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals |