Comparison of Honda VT400S 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT400S 2011 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2009 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VT400S | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 398 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 22.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 32 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 64 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor typ | Digital TCBI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate coil spring | - |
| Lubrication system | Combined pumping spray | - |
| Compression | - | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 140/90-15 |
| Trail (mm) | 134 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,595 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 214 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0983 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,135 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,319 |
| Overall width (mm) | 870 | 831 |
| Seat height (mm) | 750 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10 | 15.14 |
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