Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (2010-11) vs Moto Guzzi California Vintage (2008-09) vs Benelli 250 Café Racer (1975)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi | Benelli |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT | California Vintage | 250 Café Racer |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 2008-09 | 1975 |
| Engine: | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 92 x 80 mm | 56 x 47 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 55 kW / 74 hp @ 6400 rpm | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control | Wet, multidisc |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel | Double cradle, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, exstension adjustable | Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 260 mm Discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum, 156 mm Ø |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 -16 | 110/90 VB18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 140/70 VB17 | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal |