Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Café (2019-2020) vs Triumph Bonneville 650 T120V (1974)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S Café | Bonneville 650 T120V |
| Years: | 2019-2020 | 1974 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 71 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | 2 x 30 mm Amal concentric carburetors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Battery, coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Multi-disc, wet |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Swinging arm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 3.25 -19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 4.00 -18 |
| Wet Weight: | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |