Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2020) vs Kawasaki KDX 250 (1983-85) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan (1995-97)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Honda	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Model:	VT 750C Shadow Phantom	KDX 250	VN 800 Vulcan
Years:	2020	1983-85	1995-97
Engine:	Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve	Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve	Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	745 cc / 45.5 cub in.	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	805 cc / 49.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	79 x 76 mm	70 x 64.9 mm	88 x 66.2 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.6:1	8.2:1	9.5:1
Induction:	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body	36mm Mikuni carburetor	Keihin CVK36 carburetor
Ignition:	Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder	CDI	Digital K-TRIC
Starting:	Electric	Kick	Kick
Max Power:	33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm	33 hp / 24.6 kW @ 7000 rpm	56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque:	65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	3.5 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm	64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm
Transmission:	Wide ratio 5 speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	41mm telescopic fork	Telescopic forks	41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel	Mono Shock	Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster
Front Brakes:	Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Drum	Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 180 mm drum	Drum	180mm Drum
Front Tyre:	120/90-17	3.00-21	80/90-21
Rear Tyre:	160/80-15	5.10-18	140/90-16
Wheelbase:	1641 mm / 64.6 in.	1475 mm / 58.0 in	1,625 mm / 64 in
Seat Height:	655 mm / 25.8 in	935 mm / 36.8 in	712 mm / 28.0 in
Fuel Capacity:	14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal	15 Litres / 3.9 US gal