Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan (2006-07) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1987)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 2000 Vulcan | KX 500 |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1987 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103 x 123.2 mm | 86 x 86mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | Mikuni VM3$SSwkhova1 bore and R-Slkk carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm | 63,5 hp / 46,7 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.550 (51/20) 2nd 1.630 (44/27) 3rd 1.219 (39/32) 4th 0.939 (31/33) 5th 0.730 (27/37) | 1st 2.000 2nd 1.450 3rd 1.181 4th 0.954 5th 0.791 |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Chrome-moly steel tubing, aluminum rear subframe |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm telescopic fork. | Leading-axle, 43mm air-assisted forks with adjustable compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 292 mm / 11.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Uni Trak, damping-ad |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 R16 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/60 R16 | 110/100 18 |
| Trail: | 182 mm | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 690 mm / 26.8 in | 950 mm / 37.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 325 mm / 12.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 332 kg / 732 lbs | 100 kg / 220.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |