Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2010 and Triumph America 2011

Comparison of Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2010 and Triumph America 2011 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2010 ×
Triumph America 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)20102011
MakeKawasakiTriumph
ModelKawasaki VN900 CustomTriumph America
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Engine details-270 degree firing interval
Displacement (cm³)903865
Power (kw)-43.8
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltChain
Torque (Nm)7871.9
Bore (mm)8890
Stroke (mm)74.268
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline-X ring chain. Primary drive: Gear.
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceDigital-inductive type via engine management system
Clutch-Wet. multi-plate
Compression-9.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Kayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel
Rear suspensionUni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)270285
Frame typeDouble-cradle, steelTubular steel cradle. Swing arm: Engine.
Front tyre80/90-21130/90-R16
Rear tyre180/70-15170/80-B15
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-33.4
Other
Starter-Electric
Color options
  • black
  • blue
  • phantom black. eclipse blue and crystal white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,608
Kerb weight (kg)282249.5
Overall height (mm)1,1201,173
Overall length (mm)2,4052,418
Overall width (mm)894820
Seat height (mm)686688
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0619.3



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate