Comparison of Indian Chief 1953 and Kawasaki ZRX 1200 2006

Attribute	Indian Chief 1953 ×	Kawasaki ZRX 1200 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)	1953	2006
Make	Indian	Kawasaki
Model	Indian Chief	Kawasaki ZRX 1200
Category	Custom / cruiser	Sport
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	4
Fuel system	Carburettor. Linkert	Carburettor. Keihin CVKD36 x 4
Displacement (cm³)	1,300	1,164
Cooling system	-	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	83	79
Stroke (mm)	122	59.4
Gearbox	-	5-speed
Fuel control	-	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Clutch	-	\|
Compression	-	10.1:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic	43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment and 12-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension	Plungertype with coil springs	Raced swingarm with twin shocks, five-way adjustable preload and four-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Double disc
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Single disc
Frame type	-	Double-cradle tubular steel
Front tyre	-	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre	-	180/55-ZR17
Trail (mm)	-	102
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	25
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,540	1,466
Dry weight (kg)	258	223