MV Agusta Brutale 1090 (2014) vs Kawasaki Versys 650 / LT (2022) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2020)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	MV Agusta	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Model:	Brutale 1090	Versys 650 / LT	VN 900 Vulcan Classic
Years:	2014	2022	2020
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity:	1078 cc / 65.7 cu-in	649 cc / 39.6 cu-in	903 cc / 49 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	79 x 55 mm	83 x 60 mm	88.0 x 74.2 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	13.0;1	10.8:1	9.5:1
Induction:	Engine management system Magneti Marelli IAW 5SM ignition - injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition; sequential timed "Multipoint" electronic injection	DFI with 38mm x 2 Keihin throttle bodies	Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	106 kW / 144.2 hp @ 10600 rpm	41.3 kW / 56 hp @ 8000 rpm	37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque:	115 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8000 rpm	60.7 Nm / 44.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multi-disc	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 speed with positive neutral finder	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Belt
Frame:	Type AIS Steel tubular trellis (MAG welded) Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy	Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel	Double-cradle, steel
Front Suspension:	50mm Marzocchi "UPSIDE - DOWN" telescopic hydraulic fork with external and separated adjustment of rebound and compression damping and of spring preload Travel on leg axis	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload	41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension:	Type Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm: material Aluminium alloy	Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload	Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	145 mm / 5.7 in	103 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes:	2x 310mm discs 4 piston caliper	2x 300mm petal-style discs with 2-piston calipers	Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 210mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 250mm petal-style disc with single-piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR-17	130/90 -16
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR 17	160/60 ZR-17	180/70 -15
Dimensions:	Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in	Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1360 - 1420 mm / 53.5 in - 55.9 in (windshield down/up)	Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in
Wheelbase:	1438 mm / 56.6 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in	1645 mm / 64.8 in
Seat Height:	825 mm / 32.48 in	845 mm / 33.3 in	680 mm / 26.8 in
Fuel Capacity:	23 Litres / 6.0 U.S. gal	21 Litres / 5.5 US gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.