Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2008 and Triumph Speedmaster 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2008 and Triumph Speedmaster 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2008 ×
Triumph Speedmaster 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20082008
MakeKawasakiTriumph
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 900 CustomTriumph Speedmaster
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionCarburettor. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction
Displacement (cm³)903865
Power (kw)-39.4
Cooling systemLiquidAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltChain
Torque (Nm)8251
Bore (mm)8890
Stroke (mm)74.268
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceDigital - inductive type
Clutch-Wet. multi-plate
Compression9.5:19.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.41mm forks
Rear suspensionUni-Trak® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300285
Frame type-Tubular steel cradle
Front tyre80/90-21110/80-18
Rear tyre180/70-15170/80-15
Trail (mm)183153
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3333.3
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • candy lime green
  • metallic diablo black
  • passion red
  • pacific blue/aluminum silver. phantom black/tornado red. phantom black.
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6461,656
Dry weight (kg)249228
Power/weight ratio-0.1724
Overall height (mm)1,1201,161
Overall length (mm)2,4052,421
Overall width (mm)894831
Seat height (mm)686719
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)20.0616.65



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