Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1991-96) vs Kawasaki KDX 400 (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 750 Vulcan | KDX 400 |
| Years: | 1991-96 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84.9 x 66.2mm | 80 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Induction: | 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 42.2 Nm / 31.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Adjustable air forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping | Dual shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 3.50 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 | 5.00 -18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 219 kg / 483 lbs | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 12 Litres / 33 US gal |