Comparison of Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 and Triumph America 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph America 2005 × |  Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2009 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph America | Kawasaki VN900 Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 790 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 45.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 60 | 78 |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital - inductive type | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm forks | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Chromed spring twin rear shocks with adjustable preload | Uni-Track® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 270 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle | - |
| Front tyre | - | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 180/70-15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33.3 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,646 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 226 | 278 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2004 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,170 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,420 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 960 | 894 |
| Seat height (mm) | 720 | 686 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 20.06 |
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