Triumph Speed Triple (2009) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2006-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Speed Triple | VN 900 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2009 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 71.4 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles |
| Ignition: | Digital inductive type | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 78 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, perimeter | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | 45 mm Upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.7 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90 -16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/70 -15 |
| Rake: | 24° | 32° |
| Trail: | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2115 mm / 83.3 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1250 mm / 49.2 in | Length 2465 mm / 97.1 in Width 1005 mm / 39.6 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1429 mm / 56.3 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.89 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |