Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2013 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2013 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2013

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

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Kawasaki VN 900 Classic Special Edition 2013

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
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
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
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	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 Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	705 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 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