Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2013 and Triumph America 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2013 × |  Triumph America 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom | Triumph America |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Engine details | - | 270 degree firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 865 |
| Power (kw) | 36.2 | 44.5 |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | X ring chain |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Forced Lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | Compact custom slash cut pipes | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed silencers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | KYB 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak | KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Twin-piston | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 285 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-R16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 170/80-B15 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke |
| Trail (mm) | 182 | 143 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,645 | 1,617 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 250 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,141 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,420 |
| Overall width (mm) | 895 | 821 |
| Seat height (mm) | 680 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 19.3 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4.5 |
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