2009 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan vs 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

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
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
294 kg / 648 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2008 - 092020
Make ModelKawasaki VN 2000 VulcanTriumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Seat Height690 mm / 26.8 in750 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase-1677 mm / 66 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in-
Height-1066 mm / 41.5 in - Without Mirrors
Length2535 mm / 99.8 in-
Width-886 mm / 34.8 in - Handlebars
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)332294
Dry Weight332 kg / 732 lbs294 kg / 648 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Performance
Top Speed200.4 km/h / 124.5 mph-
Max Power103 hp / 76 kW @ 4800 rpm123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.4 sec-
Engine
Displacement2053 cc / 125 cu-in2458 cc / 150 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke103 x 123.2 mm110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:110.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel Consumption18.1 km/lit-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodiesRide-by-Wire, fuel injected
IgnitionDigital Digital inductive type via electronic engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveBeltShaft, bevel box
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)-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, high-tensile steelFull aluminum frame
Suspension - Front49 mm telescopic fork.Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster.
Suspension - RearSwingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustableFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Rake32.0°27.9°
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail182 mm134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear100 mm / 3.9 in107 mm / 4.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers2x 320 mm discs w/ Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS
Tyres - Front150/80 R16150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear200/60 R16240/50 R16 V
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium