Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition (2012) vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2004-05)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic Light Tour Special Edition | DL 1000 V-Strom |
| Years: | 2012 | 2004-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 98 X 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 162 mm / 6.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 150/70 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2285 mm / 89.9 in Width 910 mm / 37.0 in Height 1335 mm / 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1535 mm / 60.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 298 kg / 657 lbs | 236 Kg / 520 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |