KTM 500 EXC-F (2019-20) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic Anniversery Special Edition (2006) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Limited (2020-21)
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| Make: | KTM | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | 500 EXC-F | VN 1500 Vulcan Classic Anniversery Special Edition | Harley Davidson Limited |
| Years: | 2019-20 | 2006 | 2020-21 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 114, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 1868 cc / 114 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 95 x 72 mm | 102 x 90 mm | 102 x 114 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.9:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin MX FCR 39 | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan | Digital | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed Cruise Drive® |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" | Shaft | Belt, 32/68 ratio |
| Frame: | Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 | High-tensile steel, double cradle | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down | 41mm cartridge fork | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping |
| Rear Suspension: | WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Low air-adjustable low profile air ride rear suspension |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm discs 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 | 130/90R-16 | BW 130/70B18 63H |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90 - 18 | 150/80R-16 | BW 180/55B18 80H |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 ± 10 mm | 1661 mm / 65.4 in | 1625 mm / 64 in |
| Seat Height: | 960 mm . 37.7 in | 696 mm / 27.4 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 106.5 kg / 234.7 lbs | 313.0 kg / 690.0 lbs | 423 kg / 932.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal |