Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2009 and Triumph America 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2009 × |  Triumph America 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT | Triumph America |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI with dual 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 903 | 865 |
| Power (kw) | - | 45.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 78.9 | 74 |
| Bore (mm) | 88 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 74.2 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | - | Wet. multi-plate |
| Compression | - | 9.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | Kayaba 41mm forks 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Track® swingarm / 4.1 in. | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 272 | 285 |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-15 | 170/80-15 |
| Trail (mm) | 160 | 153 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 33.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,655 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 298 | 226 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2004 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,481 | 1,170 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,464 | 2,420 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,006 | 960 |
| Seat height (mm) | 681 | 720 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 19.3 |
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