Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad (2005-06) vs Kawasaki VN 1600 Mean Streak (2004-07) vs Kawasaki GPz 400R / ZX 400 (1988-89) vs Ducati ST2 (1998)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | VN 1600 Nomad | VN 1600 Mean Streak | GPz 400R / ZX 400 | ST2 |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2004-07 | 1988-89 | 1998 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 944 cc / 57.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 95 mm | 102 x 95 mm | 57 x 39 mm | 94 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies | 4x Keihin CVKD30 carburetors | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Electronic | CDI | Marelli 1.6M, 45 mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 65.7 hp / 48 kW @ 4700 rpm | 72.4 hp / 53.3 kW @ 5300 rpm | 59 hp / 44 kW @ 12000 rpm | 61 kW / 83 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 3.6 kgf-m / 26.0 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 84 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 62ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted forks | 43mm inverted forks | 41mm Telescopic forks | Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload | Rising rate monoshock | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa GD082 monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 x 16 | 130/70-R17 M/C 62H | 100/90-16 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/70 x 16 | 170/60-R17 M/C 72H | 130/90-16 | 170/60 - ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1700 mm / 66.9 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 307 kg / 676.8 lbs | 290 kg / 639 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 212 kg / 437.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 22.7 L / 6.0 US gal / 5.0 Imp gal |