Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI (1998-00) vs Yamaha XT 125 (1983-)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI | XT 125 |
| Years: | 1998-00 | 1983- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 57 х 48.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | 34mm CVK Carburetors With Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 12.5 hp / 9.2 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 1.0 kg-m / 9.8 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Motocross |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 4.10-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1661 mm / 65.4 in | 1330 mm / 52.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 718 mm / 28.3 in | 835 mm / 32.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 337.0 kg / 739 lbs | 98 kg / 216 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 7 Litres / 2.0 US gal |