Comparison of Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 and Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2006

Attribute	Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750 ×	Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)	1993	2006
Make	Kawasaki	Moto Guzzi
Model	Kawasaki VN750-A9 Vulcan 750	Moto Guzzi California Vintage
Category	Custom / cruiser	Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2	-
Displacement (cm³)	749	1,064
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	-
Torque (Nm)	-	94
Bore (mm)	84.9	92
Stroke (mm)	66.2	80
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	-
Ignition	Transistorized	Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
Clutch	Wet Multi Disc	Dual disc dry with mechanical control
Lubrication system	Forced Lubrication (Wet Sump)	Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
Compression	10.3:1	9.8:1
Exhaust system	Double	Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3)
Chassis
Front brakes	Double disc	-
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	-
Frame type	-	Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Front tyre	100/90-19	110/90-VB18
Rear tyre	150/90-15	140/70-VB17
Trail (mm)	127	116
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	29
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,580	1,560
Dry weight (kg)	219	263
Overall height (mm)	1,225	1,390
Overall length (mm)	2,295	2,380
Overall width (mm)	850	815
Ground clearance (mm)	150	-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	13.5	-
Oil capacity (l)	4	-