Kawasaki Ninja 650R (2008-09) vs Honda VT 1100C3 Shadow Ace Tourer (1999-)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | Ninja 650R | VT 1100C3 Shadow Ace Tourer |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 1999- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies | 2x 36mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70.4 hp / 51.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 102 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm Telescopic forks, 150mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload, | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 336mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -17 | 130/80R-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/50 -17 | 170/70R-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 177.8 kg / 393 lbs | 265 kg / 584.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 15.8 Litres / 4 US gal. |