Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2005 and Triumph Speed Twin 2021 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Speed Twin 2021 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2005 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph Speed Twin | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Engine details | 270° crank angle parallel-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,200 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | 70.1 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 112 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 97.6 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 80 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | X ring chain | - |
| Ignition | - | Digital with Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch | - |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Brushed 2-into-2 exhaust system with twin brushed silencers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm cartridge forks | 41mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin KYB shocks with adjustable preload | Dual hydraulic shocks |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers, ABS | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 270 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel with aluminum cradle | High tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy. Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires. | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 86 |
| Trail (mm) | 94 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 22.8 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | LED lights | - |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analog speedometer, analog tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range-to-empty indication | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 196 | 292 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3577 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 1,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 760 | 965 |
| Seat height (mm) | 807 | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 124 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.5 | 15.89 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.5 | - |
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