Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN2000 Classic 2009 and Triumph Rocket III 2006

Comparison of Kawasaki VN2000 Classic 2009 and Triumph Rocket III 2006 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki VN2000 Classic 2009 ×
Triumph Rocket III 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)20092006
MakeKawasakiTriumph
ModelKawasaki VN2000 ClassicTriumph Rocket III
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Displacement (cm³)2,0532,294
Power (kw)-103.6
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveBeltShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)166200
Bore (mm)103101.6
Stroke (mm)123.294.3
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlOverhead Valves (OHV)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital AdvanceDigital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
ClutchWet, multidiscWet. multi-plate
Compression9.5:18.7:1
Chassis
Front suspension49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in.43 mm upside down forks
Rear suspensionTriangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)320316
Frame typeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steelTubular steel. twin spine
Front tyre150/80-16150/80-R17
Rear tyre200/60-16240/50-R16
Trail (mm)183152
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • black
  • scorched yellow. jet black. cardinal red. graphite. monochromatic caeruleus blue. monochromatic mulberry red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7351,695
Dry weight (kg)380320
Power/weight ratio-0.3237
Overall height (mm)1,1561,165
Overall length (mm)2,5352,500
Overall width (mm)1,025970
Seat height (mm)681740
Ground clearance (mm)135-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)2124



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