Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 (2000-04) vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo (2022)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model: | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500 | 1290 Super Duke R Evo |
| Years: | 2000-04 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 108 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | - |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Max Power: | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 132 kW / 180 hp |
| Max Torque: | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm | 140 Nm / 103 lb-ft |
| Clutch: | Wet Plate | PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | 525 X-Ring |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks | 48 mm USD WP Semi-active Suspension (GEN.2) |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2) |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm drum | Single 240 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | Michelin Power Cup2 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | Michelin Power Cup2 |
| Seat Height: | 714 mm / 28.1 in | 837 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |