Kawasaki VN 900 Custom vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Impressive looks Ride quality Read More	Classic and elegant design Torquey engine Read More
Things we don't like	Performance could have been better Slightly pricey Read More	Restricted practicality due to the absence of a pillion seat Harsh ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	903 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	53.2 hp	76 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20.0 L	9.0 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	8
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 74.2 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-stroke V-Twin, 8-Valves SOHC, Liquid Cooled	Liquid-Cooled, 8-Valve, SOHC, 270° Crank Angle Parallel Twin
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 Into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	82 Nm	106 Nm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.0:1
RPM at Maximum Power	6000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	--
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Wheel Base	1645 mm	1510 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	--
Width	895 mm	800 mm
Kerb Weight	278 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	--
Height	1120 mm	1025 mm
Length	2405 mm	--
Seat Height	685 mm	690 mm
Dry Weight	--	228 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	MPFI

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/70 R15	150/80 R16
Front Wheel Size	R21	R19
Front Tyre	80/90 R21	100/90 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubel
Rear Wheel Size	R15	R16

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Uni Trak	Monoshock
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	KYB Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	70 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	90 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
ABS	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	No	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Double Cradle Double Cradle	Tubular Steel Cradle Tubular Steel Cradle

Brake

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