| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited 2006 × | Honda VTX 1800 R 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Limited | Honda VTX 1800 R |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2) | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,053 | 1,795 |
| Power (kw) | - | 78.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 191.2 | 163 |
| Bore (mm) | 103 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 123.2 | 112 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 49mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Single Shock, 8-Way Rebound Damping | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 316 |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-16 | 180/70-R16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,735 | 1,715 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 340 | 335 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.233 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 693 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.81 | 24.1 |