Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2018-19) vs Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma (1998-02)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | GSX 1200 Inazuma |
| Years: | 2018-19 | 1998-02 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 79 x 59 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | 4 x Keihin CVK32 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 75 kW / 100 hp / @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 97.6 Nm / 10 kg-m / 72 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Double cradle steel pipe, aluminum swingarm |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 43 mm Inverted tube telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Swingarm, coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring preload 5-way adjustable, compression damping force 4-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 ZR17 58W |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 170/60 ZR17 72W |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2140 mm / 84.3 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |