Triumph Tiger 1050 S.E. (2011) vs Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S SE. (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Tiger 1050 S.E. | VN 650 Vulcan S SE. |
| Years: | 2011 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 71.4 mm | 83 x 60 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 98 Nm / 9.99 kgf-m / 72 ft.lbs @ 6,250 rpm | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, Multi Disc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder |
| Final Drive: | X ring chain | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Aluminum beam perimeter, swingarm: braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 -R18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2150mm / 84.6in Width (handlebars) 835mm / 32.8in) Height without mirrors 1310mm / 51.5in | Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1540mm / 60.6in | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. |
| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.8 in | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 235 kg / 517 lbs | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |