Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic (1999-03) vs Husqvarna SM 450RR Special Edition (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Husqvarna |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Classic | SM 450RR Special Edition |
| Years: | 1999-03 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 vlave |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 449 cc / 27.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 97 X 60.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | Electronic injection MIKUNI D42 |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 41.5 Nm / 30.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel, double cradle | Steel single tube cradle (round tubes); rear frame in light alloy |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | 50mm Marzocchi Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 250 mm / 9.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Progressive 'soft damp' with hydraulic adjustable single shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment compression stroke double adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 290 mm / 11.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90R-16 | 120/70 -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 150/60 -17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1661 mm / 65.4 in | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 696 mm / 27.4 in | 915 mm / 36.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 292 kg / 643.7 lbs | 119.2 kg / 262.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal |