Aprilia RSV-4 Factory (2010) vs Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2019-20)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model: | RSV-4 Factory | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS |
| Years: | 2010 | 2019-20 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999.6 cc / 61 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52.3 mm | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Variable height intake trumpets. Airbox with aerodynamic side intakes. 4 Throttle bodes, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire fuel management. Multi-mapping | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate wet clutch with slipper device. | Wet, Multi Disc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder |
| Final drive: | Chain: Drive ratio: 40/16 (2,5) | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Twin beam aluminium frame with mixed cast and pressed sheet sections. Adjustments for headstock position and angle, engine height, swingarm pivot height. | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins Ø43 mm upside-down fork. Lower fork bottoms for radial calipers. Adjustment for preload, compression and rebound. | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double arch aluminium swingarm; mixed thin-wall casting and pressed sheet construction. Öhlins monoshock with piggy-back cylinder. Adjustments for compression, rebound, spring preload and length. APS rising rate linkages. | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø320 mm lightweight stainless steel floating discs, Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. Sintered pads. Radial master cylinder. Metal braided brake line. | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm disc. Brembo floating caliper with 2 insulated pistons. Sintered pads. Master cylinder with integral reservoir. Metal braided brake line. | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 -R18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 160/60 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height: 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 205 Kg / 453 lbs | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs |