2007 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic vs 2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic 2007 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve
Power
37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 620 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.
Year2006 - 07-
Colours-Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Gray Haze/Silver Fortune, Heirloom Red Fade
Make ModelKawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic-
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 Height680 mm / 26.8 in658 mm / 25.9 in.
Wheelbase1645 mm / 64.8 in1666 mm / 65.6 in.
Height1065 mm / 41.9 in-
Length2465 mm / 97.1 in2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width1005 mm / 39.6 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-699.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)-18.93 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-4.70 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)-671.0 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)-304.4
Wet Weight (kg)281 317.1 kg
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.97 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.00 US gallons
Dry Weight-304.4 kg / 671.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.18.93 litres / 5.00 US gallons
Wet Weight281 kg / 620 lbs317.1 kg / 699.0 lbs
Performance
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm-
Max Torque78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm161.4 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio-0.3088 HP/kg
Engine
Engine Type-V2, four-stroke
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)
Displacement903 cc / 49 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valveMilwaukee-Eight® 114
Fuel System-Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2 mm-
Compression Ratio9.5:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption-5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles-
IgnitionDigital -
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Final DriveBeltBelt   (final drive)
Gear Ratiosst 2.786 (39/14) 2nd 1.889 (34/18) 3rd 1.360 (34/25) 4th 1.107 (31/28) 5th 0.963 (26/27)-
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive-34/46 ratio primary
Primary Drive Ratios 2.184 (83/38)-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed-
Chassis
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, steel-
Suspension - Front41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preloadDual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; ´beer can´ covers
Suspension - RearUni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preloadHidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment
Rake32°30.0°
Steering AngleLeft 38° / Right 38°-
Trail160 mm / 6.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear103 mm / 4.1 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 - FrontSingle 300mm disc 2 piston caliperDouble disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 270mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle disc. Optional ABS. 2-piston.
Rims-Machined, Lakester cast aluminum wheels. Michelin® Scorcher® ´11´ tires.
Tyres - Front130/90 -16160/60-R18
Tyres - Rear180/70 -15-