Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Triumph Thunderbird 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Thunderbird 2018 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2009 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph Thunderbird | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle | Injection. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,597 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 62 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.13 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 146 | 114.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 103.8 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 94.3 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Toothed Belt | - |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2 exhaust system with chrome plated silencers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm forks. | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 310 | 270 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel. Twin spine | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R17 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 95 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 151 | 165 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,666 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 308 | 298 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2013 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,140 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,504 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 996 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 701 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 18.92 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.2 | - |
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