2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom vs 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout 117

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
612.9 pounds
2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout 117

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
683.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Optional traction control.
ColoursBlackVivid Black, Baja Orange, Black Denim, Performance Orange, Atlas Silver Metallic
Dimensions
Width (in.)35.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,646 mm1695 mm
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches66.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)686 mm650 mm
Seat Height (in.)27.0 inches25.6 inches
Length (mm)2,405 mm2370 mm
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Length (in.)94.7 inches93.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-115 mm
Width (mm)894 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)-4.5 inches
Seat Height686 mm / 27.0 in.650 mm / 25.6 in.
Wheelbase1,646 mm / 64.8 in.1695 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.-
Length2,405 mm / 94.7 in.2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width894 mm / 35.2 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres18.93 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)612.9 pounds653.0 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)278296.2
Oil Capacity (l)-4.70 litres
Wet Weight (kg)-309.8 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-683.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.97 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons5.00 US gallons
Dry Weight278 kg / 612.9 lbs296.2 kg / 653.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons18.93 litres / 5.00 US gallons
Wet Weight-309.8 kg / 683.0 lbs
Performance
Max Torque78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 Revolutions"
Engine
CO2-116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel ControlSOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)55.10 cubic inches117.00 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc1917.4 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm103.5 x 114.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches4.1 x 4.5 inches
Engine Detail-Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio9.5:110.2:1
Exhaust-2-into-2 staggered; catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption-5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic Advance-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Final DriveBeltBelt   (final drive)
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Primary Drive-Chain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Chassis
Trail (mm)-145 mm
Trail (in.)-5.7 inches
Suspension - Front41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring
Suspension - RearUni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; toolless hydraulic preload adjustment
Rake-34.0°
Trail-145 mm / 5.7 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-2.14-inch viewable area LCD display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Lighting system-All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp; Incandescent bullets
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. ABS. 2-piston floating
Rims-Gloss black, 26-spoke cast aluminum. Michelin Scorcher tires.
Tyres - Front80/90-21130/60-B21
Tyres - Rear180/70-15-