| Attribute | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2012 × | Honda DN-01 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom | Honda DN-01 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 40mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 680 |
| Power (kw) | 36.2 | 44.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 78 | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Euro III | - |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Slash-cut stacked silencers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork with 4.2 inches travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with single shock, seven-position spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 276 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 80/90-M21 | 130/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-M15 | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 119 |
| Trail (mm) | 182 | 111 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 28.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,645 | 1,605 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 269 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,320 |
| Overall width (mm) | 895 | 835 |
| Seat height (mm) | 685 | 691 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 15 |