Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI (1998-00) vs Yamaha XV 500 Virago (1983-86)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI | XV 500 Virago |
| Years: | 1998-00 | 1983-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 494 cc / 30.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 73 x 59 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Induction: | 34mm CVK Carburetors With Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Transistorized |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 41.6 Nm / 30.7 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Dual shock variable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 280mm discs | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 3.00 S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Dry Weight: | 337.0 kg / 739 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |