Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2007-08) vs Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja (1985-86)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja |
| Years: | 2007-08 | 1985-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 60 х 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 4x 32mm Keihin CVK carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 5.1 kgf-m / 36.8 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2x discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 110/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 130/90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |