Piaggio X8 250 (2006-07) vs Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad (2007-08)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Piaggio | Kawasaki |
| Model: | X8 250 | VN 1600 Nomad |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 244.3 cc / 14.9 cub in. | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 mm x 60 mm | 102 x 95 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Ignition: | Inductive | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 16.2 kW / 22 hp @ 8250 rpm | 65.7 hp / 48 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20.2 Nm / 2.06 kgf-m / 14.9 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT, twist and go | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm Ø | 43mm inverted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual, preload adjustable shocks | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 240 mm , 2-piston | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - 14 in. | 150/80 x 16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 - 12 in. | 170/70 x 16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1490 mm / 58.7 in. | 1680 mm / 66.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 171 kg / 377 lbs | 307 kg / 676.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 L / 3.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |