2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom vs 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
612.9 pounds
2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
320kg / 705 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2024
ColoursBlack-
Make Model-Triumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Length (in.)94.7 inches-
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,405 mm-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Seat Height (mm)686 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,646 mm-
Width (in.)35.2 inches-
Width (mm)894 mm-
Seat Height (in.)27.0 inches-
Seat Height686 mm / 27.0 in.750 mm / 29.5 in
Wheelbase1,646 mm / 64.8 in.1677 mm / 66 in
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.1183 mm / 46.6 in (with mirrors
Length2,405 mm / 94.7 in.2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width894 mm / 35.2 in.920 mm / 36 in (with handlebars)
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-320
Dry Weight (kg)278-
Dry Weight (lbs.)612.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons-
Dry Weight278 kg / 612.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons18 Litres / 4.76 US gal
Wet Weight-320kg / 705 lbs
Performance
Max Power-134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700225 Nm / 166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)55.10 cubic inches-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Displacement-2458 cc / 150 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:110.8:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-EURO 5+
Exhaust-Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel Induction-Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic AdvanceDigital inductive type via electronic engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveBeltShaft, bevel box
Gearbox5-speed-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Full aluminum frame
Suspension - Front41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjustement
Suspension - RearUni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjustement
Rake-27.9°
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail-134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-107 mm / 4.2 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper
ABS-Cornering ABS
Tyres - Front80/90-21150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear180/70-15240/50 R16 V
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium