Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan (2008-09) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja (2009)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 2000 Vulcan | GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103 x 123.2 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm telescopic fork. | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 R16 | 110/70- 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/60 R16 | 130/70 - 17 |
| Rake: | 32.0° | 63° |
| Trail: | 182 mm | 91 mm / 3.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 332 kg / 732 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |