Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan (1998-00) vs Triumph Tiger 1200GT Explorer (2022)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | VN 800 Vulcan | Tiger 1200GT Explorer |
| Years: | 1998-00 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in | 1160 cc / 70.7 cub-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 66.2 mm | 90 x 60.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK36 carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Ignition: | Digital K-TRIC | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 148 hp / 110.4 kW @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 130 Nm / 96 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork | Showa 49mm USD forks with semi-active damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster | Showa monoshock with semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, rear master cylinder with remote reservoir |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90-21 | Metzeler Tourance 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-16 | Metzeler Tourance 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Rake: | 34° | 24.1° |
| Trail: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2360 mm / 92.9 in Width 825.5 mm / 32.5 in Height 1171 mm / 46.1 in | Length: 2256 mm / 88.8 in Width: 849 mm / 33.4 in (with handlebars) Height: 1436 - 1497 mm / 56.5 - 58.9 in (adjustable screen) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,625 mm / 64 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 712 mm / 28.0 in | 850 - 870 mm / 33.4 - 34.2 in (adjustable) |
| Wet Weight: | 239 kg / 527 lbs | 255 kg / 562 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal |