Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2009

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Width	Width	895 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	705 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	685 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A