Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Classic (1999-03) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1999-01) vs Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII (1997-99)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 1500 Vulcan Classic | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | ZG 1200 Voyager XII |
| Years: | 1999-03 | 1999-01 | 1997-99 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1196 cc / 72.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 78 x 62.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Electronic with vacuum advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 97 hp / 72.3 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm | 11.0 kgf-m / 79.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm cartridge fork | 38mm Telescopic forks | 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 250mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90R-16 | 110/70- 17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80R-16 | 130/70 - 17 | 150/90-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1661 mm / 65.4 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 1,620 mm / 63.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 292 kg / 643.7 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 317 kg / 698.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal |