Comparison of Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic 1978 and Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 × |  Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic 1978 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1993 | 1978 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 | Honda CB 750 A Hondamatic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 749 | 736 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 84.9 | 61 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.2 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 2-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Disc | No clutch |
| Lubrication system | Forced Lubrication (Wet Sump) | - |
| Compression | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double | four chromed steel pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | painted steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 3.5H19-4PR |
| Rear tyre | 150/90-15 | 4.5H17-4PR |
| Trail (mm) | 127 | 115 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 62.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,580 | 1,480 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 219 | 245 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,225 | 1,190 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,250 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 865 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 128 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.5 | 19.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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