KTM 890 Adventure R (2021) vs Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT (2006-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 890 Adventure R | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT |
| Years: | 2021 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 90.7 x 68.8 mm | 103 x 123.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | DKK Dell’Orto with 46mm throttle body | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Clutch: | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 520 X-Ring | Belt |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks | 49 mm telescopic fork. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 240 mm / 9.4 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Linkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS shock | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 240 mm / 9.4 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 | 150/80 R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 | 200/60 R16 |
| Rake: | 26.3° | 32.0° |
| Wheelbase: | 1529 mm / 60.2 in | 1735 mm / 6.8.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 879 mm / 34.6 in | 787 mm / 31.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 264 mm / 10.4 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |