Comparisons / Comparison of Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2007

Comparison of Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2007 [S]ave

Attribute
Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2007 ×
General
Production from (year)20112007
MakeHondaKawasaki
ModelHonda XL1000V VaraderoKawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT
CategorySuper motardCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injectionInjection. EFI with 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2)
Displacement (cm³)996903
Power (kw)67.5-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainBelt
Torque (Nm)9882.4
Bore (mm)9888
Stroke (mm)6674.2
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
DrivelineO-ring sealed chain-
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advanceTCBI with Electronic Advance
Compression9.8:1-
Chassis
Front suspension43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionPro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travelUni-Track® swingarm / 4.1 in.
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)256272
Frame type-High-tensile steel, double cradle
Front tyre110/80-R19130/90-16
Rear tyre150/70-R17180/70-15
WheelsHollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-32
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • silver
  • yellow
  • two tone: candy fire red / metallic titanium
  • two tone: ebony / galaxy silver
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5601,646
Dry weight (kg)268270
Power/weight ratio0.2512-
Overall height (mm)1,4651,481
Overall length (mm)2,3002,464
Overall width (mm)9301,006
Seat height (mm)838681
Ground clearance (mm)181-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)2520.06



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