Compare the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Special Edition vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Hyosung ST7 Base. The 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Special Edition has an MSRP of $8,999, while the 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base has an MSRP of $8,299, 2012 Hyosung ST7 Base has an MSRP of $7,399.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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Triumph
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Hyosung
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| Model |
Vulcan 900
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Speedmaster
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ST7
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| Year |
2012
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2012
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2012
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| Class |
Cruiser
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Cruiser
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Cruiser
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| Country of Origin |
Japan
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England
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South Korea
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| MSRP |
$8,999
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,299
PRICE QUOTE
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$7,399
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
12 months |
24 months |
24 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.2:1 |
11.5:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
903 |
865 |
678.2 |
| Valve Configuration |
SOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Liquid / Air |
Air |
Liquid |
| Engine Type |
V Twin |
Parallel Twin |
V Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
27 |
27.21 |
26.6 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
| Front Travel (in) |
5.9 |
5.1 |
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| Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
4.1 |
3.8 |
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| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
UNI-TRAK |
Kabaya |
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| Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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| Ground Clearance (in) |
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6.1 |
| Trail (in) |
7.2 |
6.7 |
5.6 |
| Width (in) |
35.2 |
32.5 |
37.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
64.8 |
63.2 |
66.5 |
| Length (in) |
94.7 |
93.1 |
97.2 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
5.3 |
5.1 |
4.8 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
| Year |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
| Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
England |
South Korea |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
549 |
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505 |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Belt |
Chain |
Belt |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Reverse |
No |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
180/70 R15 |
170/80 B15 |
170/80 R15 77H |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
80/90 R21 |
100/90 R19 |
120/80 R16 60H |
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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Special Edition vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Hyosung ST7 Base