Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI (1998-01) vs Kawasaki KDX 400 (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI | KDX 400 |
| Years: | 1998-01 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 80 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | CDI |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 42.2 Nm / 31.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | Adjustable air forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 259 mm / 10.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Dual shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 3.50 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 5.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight: | 337.0 kg / 739 lbs | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 12 Litres / 33 US gal |