Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2006-07) vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Chrome Limited Edition (2023) vs Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré (1995-96) vs Aprilia RSV-4 Factory APRC Carbon Special Edition (2012)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph | Yamaha | Aprilia |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | Bonneville Bobber Chrome Limited Edition | XTZ 750 Super Ténéré | RSV-4 Factory APRC Carbon Special Edition |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 2023 | 1995-96 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four -stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm | 87 x 63 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 2x 38mm Mikuni BDST38 CV carburetors | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm | 69.3 hp / 54 kW @ 7500 rpm | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50.2 lb-fts @ 6750 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Cassette type |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular steel, twin cradle frame | Steel, Single cradle frame | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 47 mm Showa cartridge forks | Telescopic forks. | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 235 mm / 9.2 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Mono-shock RSU with linkage | Monoshock, adjustable preload compression damping adjustment | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 73 mm / 2.8 in | 215 mm / 8.4 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers | 2x 245mm discs | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper | Single 236mm disc | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 130/90 B16 | 90/90-21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 150/80 R16 | 140/80-17 | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Length: 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1024 - 1055 mm / 40.3 - 41.5 in | Length 2285 mm / 90 in Width 815 mm / 32.1 in | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 690 - 700 mm / 27.2 27.6 in | 865 mm / 34.1 in | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 26 Litres / 6.6 gal | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal |