Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic FI (2003-05) vs Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 (1994-95)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
Model: | VN 1600 Classic FI | EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 |
Years: | 2003-05 | 1994-95 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1552 cc / 94.7 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 95 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 2 x 40mm throttle bodies | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors |
Ignition: | Electronic | Coil |
Max Power: | 65.7 hp / 48 kW @ 4700 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
Max Torque: | 127 Nm / 93.7 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted forks | 36mm Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with dual air-assisted shocks, adjustable for rebound and preload | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc |
Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 180mm drum |
Front Tyre: | 130/90 x 16 | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/70 x 16 | 140/90-15 |
Dry Weight: | 307 kg / 676.8 lbs | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |