Suzuki GSF 400P (1994) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI (2002-04)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GSF 400P | VN 1500 Vulcan Nomad FI |
| Years: | 1994 | 2002-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 56 х 40.4 mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni BST32 carburetors | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital |
| Max Power: | 38.8 kW / 52 hp @ 12000 rpm | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 35.2 Nm / 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Kayaba, telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Preload adjustable Kayaba monoshock | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17H | 150/80R-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70-17H | 150/80R-16 |
| Rake: | 25.5° | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 99.1 mm / 3.9 in | 177 mm / 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1661 mm / 65.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 762 mm / 30 in | 718 mm / 28.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 168 kg / 370 lbs | 337.0 kg / 739 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |