Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2015

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2015

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Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	156 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.7
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	1,699 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	282 kg	Kerb Weight	339 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A