2007 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic vs 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

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
2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
263 kg / 580 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2006 - 072021
Make ModelKawasaki VN 900 Vulcan ClassicTriumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Dimensions
Seat Height680 mm / 26.8 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Wheelbase1645 mm / 64.8 in1500 mm / 59.1 in
Height1065 mm / 41.9 in1055 mm /41.5 in
Length2465 mm / 97.1 in2225 mm / 87.6 in
Width1005 mm / 39.6 in910 mm / 35.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)281 263
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Wet Weight281 kg / 620 lbs263 kg / 580 lbs
Performance
Max Power37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Displacement903 cc / 49 cu-in1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valveFour stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 74.2 mm97.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:110.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-EURO5
Exhaust-Chromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttlesMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
IgnitionDigital Digital
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectric-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Final DriveBeltChain
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)-
Primary Drive Ratios 2.184 (83/38)-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, steelTubular steel, twin cradle frame
Suspension - Front41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Suspension - RearUni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preloadMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment
Rake32°25.3°
Steering AngleLeft 38° / Right 38°-
Swingarm-Twin sided fabrication
Trail160 mm / 6.3 in91.4 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear103 mm / 4.1 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 300mm disc 2 piston caliper2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 270mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front130/90 -16130/90-16
Tyres - Rear180/70 -15150/80-16
Wheels - Front-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in
Wheels - Rear-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in