Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2009 and Triumph Rocket III Touring 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Rocket III Touring 2009 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2009 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph Rocket III Touring | Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection twin butterflies. progressive linkage on primary butterflies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 2,294 | 2,053 |
| Power (kw) | 77.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 191.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 101.6 | 103 |
| Stroke (mm) | 94.3 | 123.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm forks with fully shrouded uppers 120mm travel | 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 105mm wheel travel | Triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 316 | 320 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel. twin spine | Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone |
| Front tyre | 150/80-R16 | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-R16 | 200/60-16 |
| Trail (mm) | 185 | 183 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,705 | 1,735 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 358 | 380 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2159 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,165 | 1,156 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,603 | 2,535 |
| Seat height (mm) | 730 | 681 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22.3 | - |
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