Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008 and Triumph Rocket III 2004

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008 and Triumph Rocket III 2004 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2008 ×
Triumph Rocket III 2004 ×
General
Production from (year)20082004
MakeKawasakiTriumph
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 2000Triumph Rocket III
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)2,0532,294
Power (kw)-102.2
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)191.2200
Bore (mm)103101.6
Stroke (mm)123.294.3
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance-
Compression9.5:18.7:1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.43mm upside down forks
Rear suspensionTriangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)320316
Frame typeSteel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backboneTubular steel, twin spine
Front tyre150/80-16150/80-V 17
Rear tyre200/60-16240/50-V 16
Trail (mm)183150
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • metallic diablo black
  • cardinal red
  • jet black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,690
Dry weight (kg)340320
Power/weight ratio-0.3194
Overall height (mm)1,1561,150
Overall length (mm)2,5352,480
Overall width (mm)1,026880
Seat height (mm)681740
Ground clearance (mm)135-
Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)-2.8
Fuel capacity (l)20.8125



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