Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

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Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2011

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	101.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	92.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	148 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.6
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	1,801 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,350 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,635 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A