| Attribute | Suzuki Intruder Classic 400 2008 × | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2007 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki Intruder Classic 400 | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BDSR29 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 399 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 23.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 33 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 65 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.5 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor system | Digital TCBI |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate coil springs | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | - | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 140/90-15 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,655 | 1,595 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 244 | 199 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0963 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,510 | 2,319 |
| Overall width (mm) | 970 | 831 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 15.14 |