Comparisons / Comparison of Honda VT400S 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009

Comparison of Honda VT400S 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Honda VT400S 2013 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)20132009
MakeHondaKawasaki
ModelHonda VT400SKawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
CategoryAllroundCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-4
Fuel systemInjection. PGM-FICarburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2
Displacement (cm³)398498
Power (kw)22.5-
Fuel consumption (l/100km)2.5-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChain-
Torque (Nm)32-
Bore (mm)6474
Stroke (mm)6258
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlOverhead Cams (OHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition-Digital TCBI
ClutchWet multi-plate coil spring-
Lubrication systemCombined pumping spray-
Compression10.3:110.2:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic fork41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionSwing armDual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in.
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame typeDouble cradleDouble-cradle, steel
Front tyre100/90-19100/90-19
Rear tyre150/80-16140/90-15
SeatTwo person seat-
Trail (mm)134150
Rake (fork angle) (degree)32.533
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options-
  • metallic imperial red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5601,595
Dry weight (kg)229214
Power/weight ratio0.0983-
Overall height (mm)1,1351,125
Overall length (mm)2,2952,319
Overall width (mm)870831
Seat height (mm)750714
Ground clearance (mm)155119
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1015.14



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