Comparison of Honda VT1300CX 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT1300CX 2011 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2007 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VT1300CX | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,312 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 41.6 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 107 | 114.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 89.5 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104.3 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Shaft | - |
| Ignition | Digital with 3-dimensional mapping, 2 sparks per cylinder | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 45mm telescopic fork with 130mm stroke and 102.4mm axle travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with adjustable rebound damping and 35-position spring preload adjustability, 95mm axle travel | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 296 | 270 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 90/90-R21 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R18 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | cast aluminium | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,805 | 1,666 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 303 | 299 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1373 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,575 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 900 | 996 |
| Seat height (mm) | 678 | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 126 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.3 | 18.92 |
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