Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (2006-07) vs Suzuki DR-Z 400SM (2005-06)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic | DR-Z 400SM |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103 x 123.2 mm | 90 x 62.6 mm. |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | Mikuni BSR36 CV carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm (rear wheel: 24.9 kW / 33.4 hp |
| Max Torque: | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain, #520 |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Chrome-moly steel frame, single front down tube |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm telescopic fork. | Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 277 mm / 10.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 300 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 R16 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/60 R16 | 140/70-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1735 mm / 6.8.3 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31.0 in | 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 340.2 kg/ 750 lbs | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |