| General |
| Year | 2006 - 07 | 2003 - 04 |
| Colours | - | Silver, Blue, Brown |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic | BMW R 1200CL |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1641 mm / 64.6 in |
| Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in | 1435 mm / 56.1 in |
| Length | 2465 mm / 97.1 in | 2415 mm / 95.0 in |
| Width | 1005 mm / 39.6 in | 1075 mm / 42.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 289 kg / 637 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Wet Weight | 281 kg / 620 lbs | 308 kg / 679 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | - | 164.8 km/h / 102.4 mph |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 0.2118 HP/kg |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | - | 14.7 sec |
| Engine |
| Stroke | - | 4 |
| Engine Type | - | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| CO2 | - | 118.3 CO |
| Fuel Control | - | SOHC |
| Displacement | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | - | Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 101 x 73mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.5 US mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection |
| Fuel Reserve | - | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital CDI Bosch Electronic |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | - | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated |
| Final Drive | Belt | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | st 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27) | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.800:1 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.184 (83/38) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double-cradle, steel | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. |
| Rake | 32° | - |
| Steering Angle | Left 38° / Right 38° | - |
| Trail | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Charging System | - | 14 V 50 Amp Alternator (700 W) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | - | 285 mm |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | - | 11.2 inches |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | - | 305 mm |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | - | 12.0 inches |
| Brakes - Front | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 -16 | 100/90-18 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/70 -15 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 18, 5-spoke alloy |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.00 x 15, 5-spoke alloy |