Comparison of Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 and Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 × |  Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1993 | 1983 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 | Honda VT 750 C Shadow |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 | Carburettor. Dual Carb |
| Displacement (cm³) | 749 | 749.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 84.9 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.2 | 75.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Electronic |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Disc | Sprague |
| Lubrication system | Forced Lubrication (Wet Sump) | - |
| Compression | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double | Double Stainless Steel Pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 110/90-19 62H |
| Rear tyre | 150/90-15 | 140/90-15 70H |
| Trail (mm) | 127 | 139 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 57 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,580 | 1,524 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 219 | 210 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,225 | 1,199 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,192 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 861 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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