Kawasaki G3-SS (1969-73) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2014) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition (2009)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | G3-SS | Ninja 300 | VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition |
| Years: | 1969-73 | 2014 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, Rotary valves | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 89 cc / 5.4 cu-in | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 47.0 x 51.8 mm | 62 x 49 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni VM19SC Carburettor | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Points | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 10.5 hp / 7.7 kW) @ 8000 rpm | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 0.98 Nm / 0.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Standard froks | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 180/70 -15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1150 mm / 45.3 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1646 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 785 mm / 30.8 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |