Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2011-12) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 C (1991) vs Kawasaki Z 650RS (2022) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-J (1991) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2018-19) vs Kawasaki Z 400F-II (1983-)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | ZZ-R 1100 C | Z 650RS | ZX-R 750-J | VN 900 Vulcan Classic | Z 400F-II |
Years: | 2011-12 | 1991 | 2022 | 1991 | 2018-19 | 1983- |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1052 cc / 64.1 cu-in | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 11.0:1 | 83 x 60 mm | 71 x 47.3 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 55 х 42 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 76 x 58 mm | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 4x Keihin CVKD40 carburetors | DFI with Keihin 36mm x 2 throttle bodies | 4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | 4x 28mm TK Teir-Kei carburetors |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 147 hp / 108 kW @ 10500 rpm | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8000 rpm | 100 hp / 74 kW @ 10500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 48 hp @ 10500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm | 7.45 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9000rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 25.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Sealed chain | Chain | Belt | Chain |
Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 43mm forks preload and rebound adjustable. | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 43mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Telescopic air assisted forks adjustable anti-dive. |
Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Monoshock fully adjustable. | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload swingarm | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Rising-rate Uni-Trak linkage with adjustable preload, 4-way damping. |
Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 226mm discs |
Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 226mm disc |
Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 120/70 VR 17-V290 Tubeless | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 /Std Pressure 36psi | 130/90 -16 | 100/90 H18 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 170/60 VR 17-V290 Tubeless | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi | 180/70 -15 | 110/90 H18 |