Comparison of Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 and Triumph America 2003 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 × |  Triumph America 2003 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2003 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki VN900 Custom | Triumph America |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 790 |
| Power (kw) | - | 45.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 78 | 60 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | - |
| Rear suspension | 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) | 270 | 285 |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | 110/80-R 18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 170/80-R 15 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,655 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 278 | 226 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2004 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,184 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,405 | 2,424 |
| Overall width (mm) | 894 | 955 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 720 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 16.6 |
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