Aprilia RSV 1000R (2008) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2020)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model: | RSV 1000R | VN 900 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2008 | 2020 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 97 x 67.5 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter 57mm. | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 105.2 kW / 143 hp @ 10000 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control. | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 40/16 (2.5) | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 34/15 (2.27), 2nd 31/19 (1.63), 3th 26/20 (1.3), 4th 24/22 (1.091), 5th 24/25 (0.96), 6th 23/26 (0.88) | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) |
| Frame: | Type: Box section sloping twin-spar aluminium alloy frame Two-chamber adjustable Ohlins Racing steering damper with one-piece mounting. | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins 43 mm diameter upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound and preload | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/70 -15 |
| Rake: | 25° | 32° |
| Trail: | 102 mm / 4.0 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in | Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |