Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan (1991-94) vs Kawasaki ER-5 Twister (2003-05)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan | ER-5 Twister |
| Years: | 1991-94 | 2003-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CV 40mm carburetor | 2x 34mm Keihin CVK |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 60.9 hp / 44.5 kW @ 4300 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 117.6 Nm / 12 kg-m @ 3300 rpm | 45.2 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Centre axle forks with 41mm tubes, 150mm wheel travel | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock absorbers adjustable for spring preload, 100mm wheel travel. | Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 | 130/70 R17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.5 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 750 mm / 29.5 in | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 252 kg / 555.5 lbs | 180.0 kg / 396.8 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |