Kawasaki KDX 175 (1981-82) vs Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCU/I Electra Glide Ultra Classic (1999-00) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCB V-Rod (2004-05) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic (2007-08)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | KDX 175 | Versys 650 | Harley Davidson FLHTCU/I Electra Glide Ultra Classic | Harley Davidson VRSCB V-Rod | Harley Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2020 | 1999-00 | 2004-05 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 173 cc / 10.5 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in | 1130 cc / 59 cu-in | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66.0 x 50.6 mm | 83 X 60mm | 95.3 x 101.6 mm | 100 x 72 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.6:1 | 10.6:1 | 8.9:1 | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni carburetor | Fuel injection, 2x 38 mm Keihin | Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump / Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection ESPFI | Sequential Port Electronic fuel injection with 53mm throttle bodies | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital CBI | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Sequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plug | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Max Torque: | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 64 Nm / 6.5 kgƒ·m @ 7000 rpm | 116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm | 105 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm | 124.7 Nm / 92 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | Air-adjustable | Huge 49mm telescopic forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock adjustable for compression rebound and spring preload, | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Air-adjustable | Dual coil over adjustable shock | Short, air-adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 120/70ZR17 | 130/90-16 | D207 120/70ZR-19 | MT90B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 160/60ZR17M | 130/90-16 | D207 180/55ZR-18 | MU85B16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 22 7 Litres / 6.0 US gal |