Comparison of Honda VTX 1300 2004 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2005 × |  Honda VTX 1300 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2004 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad | Honda VTX 1300 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with (2) 36mm throttle bodies | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,550 | 1,312 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 89.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 104.3 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm hydraulic fork | 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 296 |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 110/90-M19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 170/80-M15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 91 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,684 | 1,662 |
| Seat height (mm) | 706 | 686 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 18.16 |
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