Compare the 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 vs 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition. The 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom has an MSRP of $8,699, while the 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base has an MSRP of $8,299, 2012 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 has an MSRP of $8,240, 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition has an MSRP of $8,499.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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Triumph
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Honda
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Kawasaki
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| Model |
Vulcan 900
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Speedmaster
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Shadow
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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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2012
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| Class |
Cruiser
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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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Japan
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Japan
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| MSRP |
$8,699
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,299
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,240
PRICE QUOTE
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$8,499
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
12 months |
24 months |
12 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.2:1 |
9.6:1 |
9.5:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
903 |
865 |
745 |
903 |
| Valve Configuration |
SOHC |
DOHC |
SOHC |
SOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Liquid / Air |
Air |
Liquid |
Liquid / Air |
| Engine Type |
V Twin |
Parallel Twin |
V Twin |
V Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
27 |
27.21 |
25.7 |
26.8 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
| Front Travel (in) |
5.9 |
5.1 |
4.5 |
5.9 |
| Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
4.1 |
3.8 |
3.5 |
4.1 |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
UNI-TRAK |
Kabaya |
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UNI-TRAK |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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) |
7.2 |
6.7 |
6.2 |
6.3 |
| Width (in) |
35.2 |
32.5 |
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39.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
64.8 |
63.2 |
65.2 |
64.8 |
| Length (in) |
94.7 |
93.1 |
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97 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
5.3 |
5.1 |
3.7 |
5.3 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2007 |
2011 |
2012 |
2012 |
| Year |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
| Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
England |
Japan |
Japan |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
Cruiser |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
549 |
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557.9 |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Belt |
Chain |
Shaft |
Belt |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Reverse |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Drum |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
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 |
160/80 R15 |
180/70 R15 |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
80/90 R21 |
100/90 R19 |
90/90 R21 |
130/90 R16 |
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2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom vs 2012 Triumph Speedmaster Base vs 2012 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 vs 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special Edition