Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2010-11) vs Ducati 996 SPS (1999)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | 996 SPS |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 1999 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve 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 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | MB1 fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 90.5 kW / 123 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Hydraulically activated dry clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular trestle frame with upper section made of high-strength steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 43 mm Showa shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 127 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Showa mono shock, rising rate, adjustable for compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length 2095 mm / 79.1 in Width 690 mm / 27.2 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |