Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (2006-07) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (1976-77) vs BMW R 65 Monolever (1984)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson | BMW |
| Model: | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic | Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster | R 65 Monolever |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1976-77 | 1984 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103 x 123.2 mm | 81 x 96.8 mm | 82 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | 38mm Keihin carburetor | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Electronic | Bosch contact free electronic ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick & Electric optional | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm | 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 6200 rpm | 33 kW / 45 hp @ 7250 rpm (rear tyre 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 7200 rpm) |
| Max Torque: | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 60 lb ft / 81 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 45.1 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm telescopic fork. | Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel | Monolever swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc | 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 203mm Drum | Single ∅200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 R16 | 90/ 90-R19 | 90/90 - 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/60 R16 | 100 90-R18 | 120/90 - 18 |