Compare the 2012 Triumph America Base vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. The 2012 Triumph America Base has an MSRP of $8,299, while the 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base has an MSRP of $8,299, 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic has an MSRP of $8,299.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Triumph
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Triumph
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Kawasaki
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| Model |
America
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Speedmaster
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Vulcan 900
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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 |
England
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England
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Japan
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| MSRP |
$8,299
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,299
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,299
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
24 months |
24 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.2:1 |
9.5:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
865 |
865 |
903 |
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
SOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Air |
Air |
Liquid / Air |
| Engine Type |
Parallel Twin |
Parallel Twin |
V Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
27.2 |
27.21 |
26.8 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
| Front Travel (in) |
4.7 |
5.1 |
5.9 |
| Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
3.8 |
3.8 |
4.1 |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
Kabaya |
Kabaya |
UNI-TRAK |
| 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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5.3 |
| Trail (in) |
5.6 |
6.7 |
6.3 |
| Width (in) |
32.3 |
32.5 |
39.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
63.3 |
63.2 |
64.8 |
| Length (in) |
95.3 |
93.1 |
97 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
5.1 |
5.1 |
5.3 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2011 |
2011 |
2006 |
| Year |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
| Manufacturer Country |
England |
England |
Japan |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
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557.9 |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Chain |
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) |
170/80 B15 |
170/80 B15 |
180/70 R15 |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
130/90 R16 |
100/90 R19 |
130/90 R16 |
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2012 Triumph America Base vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic