Comparison of Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 and Triumph Speedmaster 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Speedmaster 2014 × |  Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph Speedmaster | Kawasaki VN 900 Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI | Injection |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 865 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 36.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 72 | 78 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | X ring chain | - |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed exhaust | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm forks with polished lowers. 120mm travel | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel | Uni-Trak |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 2-piston floating calipers | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating calipers | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 270 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swingarm. | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-R19 | 80/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-B15 | 180/70-M15 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke | - |
| Trail (mm) | 170 | 182 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33.8 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer and tachometer with odometer and trip information | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,606 | 1,645 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 250 | 278 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,133 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,367 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 825 | 895 |
| Seat height (mm) | 690 | 685 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19.3 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.5 | - |
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