Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Moto Guzzi MGX-21 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi MGX-21 2018 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2009 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Kawasaki |
| Model | Moto Guzzi MGX-21 | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection. | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 90° transverse V-twin. Dual sparks. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,380 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 70.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 121 | 114.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 104 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 81.2 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Clutch | Dry single plate with flexible couplings | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Black stainless steel, 2 in 2 with crossover and 3 - way catalytic converter, double lambda probe | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 270 |
| Frame type | Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-21 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 108 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 187 | 165 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,700 | 1,666 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 341 | 298 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2065 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,275 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,560 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 996 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 18.92 |
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