Triumph Trident T160 750 (1976-77) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2011-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Trident T160 750 | VN 900 Vulcan Custom |
| Years: | 1976-77 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 741 cc / 45.2 cu in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70.5 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 3 x 27mm Amal Concentric 626 | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Individual points, coils | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 43.8 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel cradle | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Telescopic forks | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 254 mm disc | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 254 mm disc | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 80/90 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-19 | 180/70 -15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1473 mm / 58 in | 1646 mm / 64.8 in |
| Wet Weight: | 250 kg / 552 lbs | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |