2009 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan vs 2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan 2009 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
103 hp / 76 kW @ 4800 rpm
Top Speed
200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph
Weight
332 kg / 732 lbs
2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
699.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Security system. Cruise control.
Year2008 - 09-
Colours-Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Gray Haze/Silver Fortune, Heirloom Red Fade
Make ModelKawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)-1666 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-65.6 inches
Seat Height (mm)-658 mm
Seat Height (in.)-25.9 inches
Length (mm)-2370 mm
Length (in.)-93.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-114 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-4.5 inches
Seat Height690 mm / 26.8 in658 mm / 25.9 in.
Wheelbase-1666 mm / 65.6 in.
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in-
Length2535 mm / 99.8 in2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-699.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.97 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (l)-18.93 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.00 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)-671.0 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)332304.4
Wet Weight (kg)-317.1 kg
Oil Capacity (l)-4.70 litres
Dry Weight332 kg / 732 lbs304.4 kg / 671.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal18.93 litres / 5.00 US gallons
Wet Weight-317.1 kg / 699.0 lbs
Performance
Top Speed200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph-
Max Power103 hp / 76 kW @ 4800 rpm-
Max Torque177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm161.4 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio-0.3088 HP/kg
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.4 sec-
Engine
Displacement (ci)-113.99 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)-1868.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-4.0 x 4.5 inches
CO2-116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-102.0 x 114.0 mm
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type-V2, four-stroke
Displacement2053 cc / 125 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderMilwaukee-Eight® 114
Fuel System-Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke103 x 123.2 mm-
Compression Ratio9.5:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption18.1 km/lit5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies-
IgnitionDigital -
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Final DriveBeltBelt   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.550 (51/20) 2nd 1.630 (44/27) 3rd 1.219 (39/32) 4th 0.939 (31/33) 5th 0.730 (27/37)-
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive-34/46 ratio primary
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steel-
Suspension - Front49 mm telescopic fork.Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; ´beer can´ covers
Suspension - RearSwingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustableHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment
Rake32.0°30.0°
Trail182 mm104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear100 mm / 3.9 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Lighting system-All LED
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipersDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston.
Rims-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum wheels. Michelin® Scorcher® ´11´ tires.
Tyres - Front150/80 R16160/60-R18
Tyres - Rear200/60 R16-