| Attribute | Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter 2001 × | Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter | Honda VT 750 CD Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 745 |
| Power (kw) | 41.6 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.2 | 76 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Compression | - | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 296 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-H16 | 120/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-H16 | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 89 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,615 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 246 | 229 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1691 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 701 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4.1 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 16.8 |