Kawasaki Z H2 (2020) vs Kawasaki AR 80 (1984-) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2002-03)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z H2 | AR 80 | VN 800 Drifter |
| Years: | 2020 | 1984- | 2002-03 |
| Engine: | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type | Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve. | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in | 79.4 cc / 4.8 cu-in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 55 mm | 49 x 41.6 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel-injected with supercharger | Mikuni VM18SC Carburetor | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | Capacitor discharge | Digital K-TRIC |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 197 hp / 147 kW @ 11000rpm | 10.2 hp / 7.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 137 Nm / 101 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 8.53 Nm @ 8000 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-speed, return, dog-ring | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Showa SSF BP forks | Telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock - Uni Trak | Swingarm with monoshock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 290mm discs, Brembo M4 monobloc calipers | Single 232mm disc | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 226mm disc, 2-piston caliper | 130 drum | 130mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W | 2.50–18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W | 2.75–18 | 140/90-16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1205 mm / 47.4 in | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5 US gal | 9.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |