Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom Special Edition (2013-14) vs Suzuki Boulevard C109RT (2013-16)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom Special Edition | Boulevard C109RT |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 2013-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin, four valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1786 cc / 108.8 cu. in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 112 x 90.5mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | EFI, 2 x 56 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 92 kW / 123 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 160 Nm / 16.3 kgf-m / 118 lb.ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-plate type |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 49 mm, Showa |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Showa mono shock, 7 position adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 118 mm / 4.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 290 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston Tokico caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 150/80R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 240/55R16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2580 mm / 101.5 in Width 985 mm / 38.7 in Height 1150 mm / 45.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1755 mm / 68.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 705 mm / 27.7 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs | 408 kg / 900 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |