Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2007 and Triumph Speedmaster 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2007 and Triumph Speedmaster 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Triumph Speedmaster 2008 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2007 ×
General
Production from (year)20082007
MakeTriumphKawasaki
ModelTriumph SpeedmasterKawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line three, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air inductionInjection. EFI with 34mm Keihin Throttle Bodies (2)
Displacement (cm³)865903
Power (kw)39.4-
Cooling systemAirLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainBelt
Torque (Nm)5182.4
Bore (mm)9088
Stroke (mm)6874.2
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital - inductive type-
ClutchWet. multi-plate-
Compression9.2:19.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm forks41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear suspensionChromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preloadUni-Trak® swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)285300
Frame typeTubular steel cradle-
Front tyre110/80-1880/90-21
Rear tyre170/80-15180/70-15
Trail (mm)153160
Rake (fork angle) (degree)33.333
Other
Color options
  • pacific blue/aluminum silver. phantom black/tornado red. phantom black.
  • candy fire red
  • candy plasma blue
  • ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6561,646
Dry weight (kg)228249
Power/weight ratio0.1724-
Overall height (mm)1,1611,120
Overall length (mm)2,4212,405
Overall width (mm)831894
Seat height (mm)719686
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)16.6520.06



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