Kawasaki VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad (2009-10) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-J (1992)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1700 Vulcan Nomad | ZX-R 750-J |
| Years: | 2009-10 | 1992 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1700 cc / 103.7 in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 104 mm | 71 x 47.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, plus cooling fins | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 42 mm dia. x 2 | 4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) |
| Ignition: | TCDI with digital advance | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 5000 rpm | 100 hp / 74 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 135 Nm / 13.7 kgf-m / 99.6 lb-ft @2750 rpm | 7.45 kgf-m / 58.3 lb-ft @ 9000rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc, manual, electronic cruise control | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt drive | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle, steel with box section single-tube backbone | Aluminium perimeter |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Telescopic fork | 43mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin air-assisted 4 way adjustable shocks for rebound and damping | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 80 mm / 3.2 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -R16 | 120/70ZR17 /Std Pressure 36psi |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 -R 16 | 180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi |
| Rake: | 30° | 24.5° |
| Trail: | 178 mm / 7.0 in | 95mm / 3.74 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1,666 mm / 65.6 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 373 kg / 34 lb | 221.6 kg / 487.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |