| Attribute | Honda Valkyrie Rune × | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2005 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda Valkyrie Rune | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK36 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,832 | 2,050 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 103 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71 | 123.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Trailing bottom link | 49mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Unit Pro-Link with single shock | Steel pipe swingarm with direct-action single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 2-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 336 | 320 |
| Frame type | - | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 150/60-R-18 radial | 150/80-R16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R-17 radial | 200/60-R16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,750 | 1,735 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 349 | 340 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 681 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23.5 | 20.81 |