Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2010-11) vs Moto Guzzi California Vintage (2008-09)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | California Vintage |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 2008-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 92 x 80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 nozzle holders of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031 |
| Ignition: | Digital | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 88 Nm / 64.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) | 1st 14/28 = 1 : 2 2st 18/25 = 1 : 1,389 3rd 21/22 = 1 : 1,048 4th 23/20 = 1 : 0,870 5th 28/21 = 1 : 0,750 |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, exstension adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 96 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 110/90 VB18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 140/70 VB17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1480 mm / 58.3 in | Height 1389 mm / 54.7 in Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |