Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2011-12) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 C (1991)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
Model: | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | ZZ-R 1100 C |
Years: | 2011-12 | 1991 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1052 cc / 64.1 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 11.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 76 x 58 mm |
Induction: | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 4x Keihin CVKD40 carburetors |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 147 hp / 108 kW @ 10500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi disc |
Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
Frame: | Double-cradle, steel | Pressed aluminium perimeter |
Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 43mm forks preload and rebound adjustable. |
Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Monoshock fully adjustable. |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 112 mm / 4.4 in |
Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 80/90 -21 | 120/70 VR 17-V290 Tubeless |
Rear Tyre: | 180/70 -15 | 170/60 VR 17-V290 Tubeless |
Wheelbase: | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1490 mm / 58.2 in0 |
Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |