Honda NSS300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Amazing styling Great comfort Superior braking prowess Read More	Classic styling Reliable and friendly engine Comfortable cruiser Read More
Things we don't like	Analogue instrument console Read More	Slightly low on power Only five gears Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	297 cc	903 cc
Maximum Power	25.4 hp	49.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.6 L	20.0 L
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Belt Drive
Maximum Torque	26 Nm	78 Nm
Clutch Type	Automatic, Centrifugal	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled 4-Stroke OHC Single Cylinder	2-Cylinder 4-stroke V-Twin, 8-Valves SOHC, Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Valve Configuration	OHC	SOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 68.5 mm	88 mm x 74.2 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	9.5:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	5000 rpm	3700 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	5700 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Maxi Scooter	Cruiser
Oil Tank Capacity	1.5 L	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	716 mm	680 mm
Length	2166 mm	2465 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	135 mm
Width	753 mm	1005 mm
Height	1189 mm	1065 mm
Kerb Weight	192 kg	254 kg
Wheel Base	1546 mm	1645 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TCI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R14	130/90 R16
Front Wheel Size	R14	R16
Rear Tyre	140/70 R13	180/70 R15
Rear Wheel Size	R13	R15
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Twin Shock	Uni Trak
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	100 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Optional Optional	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Honda Ignition Security System, Combined Brake System Honda Ignition Security System, Combined Brake System	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Street Street	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	No
Navigator	No	No
Tripmeter	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Underbone Underbone	Double Cradle Double Cradle
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Bulb Bulb

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc