| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2011 × | Honda DN-01 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom | Honda DN-01 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) | Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 40mm throttle bodies and 12-hole injectors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 680 |
| Power (kw) | - | 44.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 78.9 | 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) |
| Ignition | - | Digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | 41mm telescopic fork with 4.2 inches travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. | 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, high-tensile steel | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | 130/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 119 |
| Trail (mm) | 183 | 111 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 28.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,605 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 277.1 | 269 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,320 |
| Overall width (mm) | 894 | 835 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 691 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 15 |