2009 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan vs 2018 Indian Scout

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
2018 Indian Scout 2018 Indian Scout

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Power
100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
253 kg / 558 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092017 - 18
Make ModelKawasaki VN 2000 VulcanIndian Scout
Dimensions
Seat Height690 mm / 26.8 in673 mm / 26.5 in Laden 643 mm/ 25.3 in
Wheelbase-1562 mm / 61.5 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1207 mm / 47.5 in
Length2535 mm / 99.8 in2311 mm / 91 in
Width-880 mm / 34.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-253
Dry Weight (kg)332244
Dry Weight332 kg / 732 lbs244 kg / 538 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR-449 kg / 988 lbs
Oil Capacity-4.73 Litres
Wet Weight-253 kg / 558 lbs
Performance
Top Speed200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph-
Max Power103 hp / 76 kW @ 4800 rpm100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Max Torque177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm72.2 ft-lbs / 97.7 Nm @ 5900 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.4 sec-
Engine
Displacement2053 cc / 125 cu-in1133 cc / 69 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke103 x 123.2 mm99 x 73.6mm / 3.898 x 2.898 in
Compression Ratio9.5:110.7:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil Specification-SAE 15W60
Exhaust-Split dual exhaust with crossover, exhaust control two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalyst in each muffler
Fuel Consumption18.1 km/lit-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodiesElectronic fuel injection, closed loop, 60 mm bore
IgnitionDigital -
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, maintenance free AGM
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate
Final DriveBeltBelt drive, 141 tooth
Final Drive Ratio-2.357:1
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)1st 10.782:1 2nd 7.328:1 3rd 5.841:1 4th 4.957:1 5th 4.380:1 6th 4.034:1
Primary Drive-Gear drive wet clutch
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed sliding-mesh/foot shift
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steel-
Suspension - Front49 mm telescopic fork.41 mm Telescopic fork
Suspension - RearSwingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustableDual shocks
Rake32.0°29°
Trail182 mm119.9 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear100 mm / 3.9 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System-35 amp max output
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipersSingle 298 mm rotor with 2 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 298 mm rotor with 1 piston caliper
Tyres - Front150/80 R16130/90-16 72H
Tyres - Rear200/60 R16150/80-16 71H
Wheels - Front-Cast 16" x 3.5"
Wheels - Rear-Cast 16" x 3.5"