Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2017-18) vs Ducati 750 Supersport (1992)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | 750 Supersport |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1992 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 88 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Kokusan electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 48.5 kW / 66 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm | 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 135 mm / 5.3in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 320mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 120/60-17, Dunlop Sportmax Radial |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 170/60-17, Dunlop Sportmax Radial |
| Dimensions: | Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in | Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs | 188 kg / 416 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |