Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500 R and Kawasaki Vulcan 800

Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500 R and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 ×
Kawasaki Ninja 500 R ×
General
Production from (year)20052005
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 800Kawasaki Ninja 500 R
CategoryCustom / cruiserSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK36Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2
Displacement (cm³)805498
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Chain
Bore (mm)8874
Stroke (mm)66.258
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigitalTCBI with digital advance
Compression9.5:110.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic forkHydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® single-shock systemUNI-TRAK® system with single shock
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.Single disc. Hydralic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Frame typeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steelHigh-tensile steel, perimeter design
Front tyre80/90-21110/70-17
Rear tyre140/90-x16130/70-17
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3427
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • candy thunder blue
  • candy thunder blue/ebony
  • ebony/metallic graystone
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6261,435
Dry weight (kg)225176
Overall height (mm)1,1711,161
Overall width (mm)826701
Seat height (mm)711775
Ground clearance (mm)160119
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)15.1418.16



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