Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 vs. Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011 compared to Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011
Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011
Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011
Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017
Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore88 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke72.2 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power50 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,400 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque151 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,700 rpmRpm at Torque3,550 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio9.7
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement903 ccmDisplacement1,699 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,405 mmLength2,546 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth956 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,225 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,645 mmWheelbase1,665 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height685 mmSeat Height700 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

Triumph Thunderbird LT 2017

It was to be expected that the LT would not disappoint after the convincing performance of the Commander. What's more, the blue and white paintwork is already convincing at the car park; something for the history books. And once the windshield, the sissy bar, the pillion and the panniers have been removed, you're done for. Fuck big enduros!

Solid, quality workmanship

comfortable, relaxed seating position.

Windshield could easily be perceived as annoying, depending on how you feel.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom vs Triumph Thunderbird LT

Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Thunderbird LT

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Current average market prices

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