| General |
| Year | 2006 - 07 | 2020 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic | Triumph Rocket 3 R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 773 mm / 30.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1677 mm / 66 in |
| Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in | 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Length | 2465 mm / 97.1 in | - |
| Width | 1005 mm / 39.6 in | 889 mm / 35 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 291 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 281 | - |
| Dry Weight | - | 291 kg / 641.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 281 kg / 620 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 123 kW / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 2458 cc / 150 cub in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 110.2 x 85.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Final Drive | Belt | Shaft, bevel box |
| 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) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.184 (83/38) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double-cradle, steel | Full aluminum frame |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster |
| Rake | 32° | 27.9° |
| Steering Angle | Left 38° / Right 38° | - |
| Swingarm | - | Single-sided, cast aluminum |
| Trail | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 134.9 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper |
| ABS | - | Cornering ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 130/90 -16 | 150/80 R17 V |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/70 -15 | 240/50 R16 V |
| Wheels - Front | - | 17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium |