Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1997-01) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2007-08)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 750 Vulcan | VN 900 Vulcan Custom |
| Years: | 1997-01 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84.9 x 66.2mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 | 180/70 -15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1646 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 730 mm / 28.9 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 226 kg / 498 lbs | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |