| Attribute | Honda VT750C Shadow 2012 × | Kawasaki Vulcan S SE 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2020 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VT750C Shadow | Kawasaki Vulcan S SE |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. DFI® 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves |
| Engine details | 52° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | - | 34.3 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | 53 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Enclosed Shaft | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 116mm axle travel | Telescopi fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm axle travel | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | 250 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel diamond frame |
| Front tyre | 120/90-17 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 160/80-15 | 160/60-17 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,640 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 282 | 226 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,310 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 658 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 131 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.6 | 14 |