Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014 and Triumph Speedmaster 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014 × |  Triumph Speedmaster 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom | Triumph Speedmaster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Engine details | Reed valve. | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 865 |
| Power (kw) | 34.3 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 78 | 72 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | X ring chain |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | KYB 41mm forks with polished lowers. 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak | KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Nissin 2-piston floating calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 285 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swingarm. |
| Front tyre | 80/90-M | 100/90-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-M15 | 170/80-B15 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
| Trail (mm) | 182 | 170 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 33.8 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer and tachometer with odometer and trip information |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,645 | 1,606 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 250 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,133 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,367 |
| Overall width (mm) | 895 | 825 |
| Seat height (mm) | 685 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 19.3 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.5 |
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