Indian Springfield (2016-17) vs Kawasaki KH400 (1978-79) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2016-17) vs Kawasaki ZX-6R (2003) vs Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX (1991-93)
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| Make: | Indian | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Springfield | KH400 | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | ZX-6R | EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 1978-79 | 2016-17 | 2003 | 1991-93 |
| Engine: | Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1811.cc / 111 cu-in | 400.4 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 636 cc / 38.8 cub in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 113 mm | 57 х 52.З mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 68 x 43.8 mm | 62 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 12.8:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | 3x Mikuni VM26SC, Ø 26 mm carburetors | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Digital fuel injection with four 38mm throttle bodies | Carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | KICK | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 46mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic Hydraulic forks | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 46 mm cartridge fork with 12-way rebound, 12-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust | Dual shocks, Swing arm | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, 18-way rebound, 20-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300 mm Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers | Single 250mm disc | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300 mm Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers | 180mm Drum | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | Dunlop Elite 3 130 / 90B16 73H | 3.25-18 | 130/90 -16 | 120/65 ZR17 | 100/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | Dunlop Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H | 3.50-18 | 180/70 -15 | 180/55 ZR17 | 140/90-15 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US Gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.8 gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |