Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2013 and Triumph America 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph America 2014 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Make | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model | Triumph America | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom |
| 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 with SAI | Injection. DFI with dual 34mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) |
| Engine details | 270 degree firing interval | 52° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 865 | 903 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 72 | 78.9 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 88 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 74.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | X ring chain | - |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel twin-walled headers. twin chromed silencers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers. 120mm travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. 96mm rear wheel travel | Uni-Trak swingarm, 7-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 270 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle | Double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-R16 | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-B15 | 180/70-15 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke | - |
| Trail (mm) | 143 | 183 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Instruments | Analogue speedometer with odometer and trip information. | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,617 | 1,646 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 250 | 277.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,141 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,420 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 821 | 894 |
| Seat height (mm) | 690 | 686 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19.3 | 20.06 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.5 | - |
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