| Attribute | Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer × | Suzuki Bandit 1250SA 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki VN Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer | Suzuki Bandit 1250SA |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1,255 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition (transistorised) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | - | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | - | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc. ABS |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 150/80-M16 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,485 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,265 | 1,235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,165 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 790 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 810 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 19 |