Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

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Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200CA 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	10
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,225 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A